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Has your client been charged with a crime or are they dealing with a family issue?

If your client has been charged with a crime or is experiencing a family issue and has an upcoming court appearance, they might be able to access duty counsel services at the courthouse. They will likely qualify for duty counsel if their annual family income is less than:

Number of Family Members Amount of money your client’s family earns in a year
1 $22,720
2 $32,131
3 $39,352
4 $45,440
5+ $50,803

Duty Counsel Eligibility for 2020 (chart from LAO’s website)