In addition to attorney staff there is an Investigator's Unit, a licensed social worker, and a staff of paralegals and legal clerks who all contribute to providing representation for our clients. Licensed investigators locate and interview defense witnesses and investigate the facts of the case from a defense perspective. The Social Worker helps place some clients in appropriate programs as an alternative to jail. The Social Worker also interviews LPS clients and helps to place or find treatment programs for those cases. The paralegal staff interviews clients and prepares an initial file of information on those clients for the attorneys.
Law clerks assist in research and preparation of motions.
The legal clerks process case files, send letters to clients, type legal briefs and answer questions in person and on the telephone. All of the staff work together to provide outstanding legal representation in criminal cases and contribute to the excellent reputation of the Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office.