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Can I choose my public defender?
Short answer
Usually not. If there’s a serious problem, like a conflict of interest or a breakdown in communication, you can raise it with the court.
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Official sources
- U.S. Courts: defender servicesuscourts.gov
- National Center for State Courtsncsc.org
- Legal Services Corporation (civil legal aid)lsc.gov