What if I do not have an attorney but have questions about a criminal matter?

A Public Defender is made available on a weekly basis for ’Attorney Of The Week’ duty. That attorney serves a community service function by answering general questions from the public. An Assistant Public Defender assigned as ’Attorney Of The Week’ may also handle emergencies that would require the presence of an attorney.


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1. Who is the Public Defender for Washtenaw County?
2. Who is my attorney?
3. When should one be represented by a private rather than a public defender attorney?
4. What is the relationship between the Public Defender and the Prosecutor?
5. How can I be appointed a Public Defender on a Misdemeanor case?
6. How can I get a Public Defender on a Felony case?
7. What if I hire a private attorney and run out of money before the case is over?
8. What if I do not have an attorney but have questions about a criminal matter?