Seeking criminal defense attorney in CA that takes pro bono cases. Please help!

If you cannot afford a lawyer and request one a lawyer will be appointed to you.

Good luck.

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I guess enough people have told you about your Public Defender rights, but I will assume that you already knew that you had that right and were wondering if a PRIVATE attorney might help you for free. Another option might be seeking one who would allow you to pay on time. Many attorneys accept PayPal, by which you can put the fees on your credit card and pay THEM off on time. There are ways to get where you want to go. You just have to want it badly enough.

In addition, there ARE attorneys who, as a public service, do occasionally take a case pro bono. You could try contacting your local county bar association and ask them who won the awards for pro bono service the prior year and then contact them and try to convince them you are worthy of their help. Really though, why not step up and pay for your defense on time? You're the one who screwed up, not the attorney, right? Good luck.

If you make below a certain amount of money, the state may appoint a public defender to help you with your case. Contact the Court and find out what the process is for applying for a public defender. You will likely have to provide financial documentation to prove you are indigent. Do not speak to the DIstrict Attorney or the Judge about your case until you have spoken with an attorney.