GETTING LEGAL ASSISTANCE DURING COVID-19

In order to ensure the health of our staff and clients, we have closed our physical offices to walk-in visitors.

Our staff continues to work remotely and appear in court to the extent permitted. If you have a question about your open pending criminal case, please contact your attorney by phone or email.

If have you a question about a criminal matter, but do not currently have an attorney, you may call any of our office locations:

Santa Barbara: (805) 568-3470;

Santa Maria: (805) 346-7500;

Lompoc: (805) 737-7770.

During these difficult and uncertain times, the Public Defender's Office remains committed to protecting and defending the rights of our clients.

County of Santa Barbara Office of the Public Defender

MISSION MESSAGE

Our Mission is to zealously protect the rights, liberties and dignity of all persons in Santa Barbara County and maintain the integrity and fairness of the American Justice System by providing the finest legal representation in the cases entrusted to us through compassionate and innovative advocacy with care and respect for our clients.

CLEAN SLATE, PROP 47 AND EXPUNGEMENT ASSISTANCE

Application For Public Defender Services

(Paper applications please bring into one of our office locations)

Expungement FAQ

Info on Reducing Non-Violent Felony Convictions

Apply to Clear My Record

Santa Barbara County

Office of the Public Defender

TRACY M. MACUGA

Public Defender

Office Locations:

Santa Barbara Office
Court House
1100 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 568-3470
Fax: (805) 568-3564

Santa Maria Office
312-P East Cook Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: (805) 346-7500
Fax: (805) 614-6735

Santa Maria Juvenile Office
Juvenile Court Facility
4285 California Blvd., Suite C
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Phone: (805) 934-6944
Fax: (805) 934-6945

Lompoc Office
115 Civic Center Plaza
Lompoc, CA 93436
Phone: (805) 737-7770
Fax: (805) 737-7881

Contact via email