The San Mateo County Bar Association’s Private Defender Program (SMBCA PDP) was established in 1969 to provide legal representation for indigent individuals charged with crimes in San Mateo County. We have been providing high-quality legal represen…
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Our juvenile branch handles juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependency cases. Juvenile Delinquency cases involve children accused of a criminal offense. Our office represents the children in these actions. Dependency cases arise where the child(ren…
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Civil commitments are legal processes through which a person can be involuntarily detained and treated for mental health issues or dangerous behavior. These processes are generally used when a person poses a risk to themselves or others, or is disabl…
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To find out whether you are eligible to have the Private Defender Program appointed on your post conviction case, please call 650-298-4000 and ask to speak to the Attorney of the Day who can screen you for eligibility. A criminal record can make it d…
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San Mateo County Specialty Courts include the following: Mental Health Diversion, Pathways Court, Veterans Court, Military Diversion, Drug Court, Prop 36 (2024) Court, Misdemeanor Diversion, Multiple DUI Court, Restitution Court, and Homeless Connect…
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