Members of the private bar may be appointed to represent accused persons who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. The difference is the Public Defender’s Office is a department within Bexar County. A court can appoint the Public Defender’s Office to represent accused persons who do not have the money to hire a lawyer.
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If the Public Defender’s Office is appointed, you will receive a letter from the Public Defender’s Office or if you are in jail, you will get a visit from your Public Defender within 72 hours.
Your Public Defender will visit you on video within 72 hours.
The Public Defender’s Office does not take applications nor can they be hired. Public Defenders are assigned by the Courts or Pretrial Services.