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The Public Defender's Office provides legal counsel and representation to indigent criminal defendants who are unable to pay for legal assistance.
The Public Defender's Office does not handle civil or family law matters - for information on these matters, visit the Superior Court of California, County of Kern Web site. If you are unsure of whether a given case is a civil or criminal matter, you can use Kern County's Case Information and Calendars site to look up cases. |
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To ensure fairness, justice and equality to all who stand to lose their liberty through the accusatory process of the courts. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of representation for our clients. We respect our clients and we honor the constitutional rights to which all individuals are entitled. We are committed to Liberty and Justice for all.
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Mark A. Arnold,
Public Defender |
Tony K. Heider,
Assistant Public Defender |
Arthur R. Titus,
Chief Deputy Attorney |
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