Welcome to the Public Defender's Office
Our mission is to zealously protect and defend the rights of our clients through compassionate and inspired legal representation of the highest quality, in pursuit of a fair and unbiased system of justice for all.Clean Slate
Criminal Record Relief
We may be able to assist with:
- Reducing/reclassifying/dismissal of certain convictions
- Early termination of probation
- Certificates of rehabilitation
- And more
Learn more by visiting our Clean Slate page.
Where to Find Us
Please give us a call or visit one of our offices during listed office hours if you believe we can help you.
Main/Lakeside Office
1401 Lakeside Drive, Ste. 400
Oakland, CA 94612-4219
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Phone: (510) 272-6600
Fax: (510) 272-6610
This office handles cases that are being heard at the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse, which is located at 1225 Fallon St., Oakland.
Oakland Branch Office
545 4th Street
Oakland, CA 94607-3510
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Phone: (510) 268-7400
Fax: (510) 268-7262
Interview Hours:
Please call for an interview any time Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Walk-In Hours are Monday through Friday 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This office handles cases that are being heard at the Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse, which is located at 661 Washington St., Oakland.
Fremont Branch Office
39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Room 105Fremont, CA 94538 Phone: (510) 795-2600
Fax: (510) 795-2622
Phone: Please call Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to start your interview process.
In-person: In-person office interview hours are Monday through Friday 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
This office is located inside the Fremont Hall of Justice.
Dublin Branch Office
5149 Gleason Drive, #C155Dublin, CA 94568
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Phone: (925) 551-6863
Fax: (925) 828-7496
Interview Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m.
This office is located inside the East County Hall of Justice.
Juvenile Branch Office
2500 Fairmont Drive, Suite C-3041San Leandro, CA 94578-1006
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Phone: (510) 667-4496
Fax: (510) 667-4390
Interviews Hours:
We are not currently accepting walk-ins. Please call during interview hours:
Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This office is located in the Juvenile Justice Center.
North County Investigations Office
1401 Lakeside Drive, 3rd FloorFax: (510) 272-5048
South County Investigations Office
5149 Gleason Drive, #C155Dublin, CA 94568
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Fax: (925) 828-7496
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