Are Assistant Public Defenders real attorneys?

All Assistant Public Defenders have graduated from law school and passed the Illinois State Bar Exam. They have an understanding of the fundamental principles of the law and appropriate defenses. Our attorneys are licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. We have both full-time and part-time attorneys who work with our office.  more

Yes. All Assistant Public Defenders are full-fledged attorneys who are members of the State Bar and have been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas . In order to become an Assistant Public Defender, the individual must have been licensed to practice law for at least one year and must go through an interview process to ascertain whether he or she has the intellectual ability, the legal knowledge, and the commitment to practice criminal defense law. Throughout their entire careers, Assistant Public Defenders are further required to continue their legal education by attending regular classes and seminars regarding any advances in the practice of criminal defense law.  more