Office of the Public Defender 7th Judicial Circuit

Public Defender Shawna Light allows her emotions & personal opinions dictate the future of her clients. She will make sure your child gets taken from you. I would not trust her with tour child's case or your own. She will lie to you repeatedly & then speak ill on you to the judge in court. Please be aware of this person. SHAWNA LIGHT. She doesn't have your best interests in mind.

It was super clean officers were very nice a professional-looking building law offices was nicely decorated and organized. All the people in the building that work there from the police officers to the doctors to the directors and system directors staff is very helpful patient. All were friendly fast and efficient at their jobs and seem very happy to be working there made me feel really comfortable can be a little intimidating the thought of it the staff everyone in the building was in good spirits They were approachable did I quickly released all unpleasantness of the unknown, it allow me to release any stress or anxiety prior to the visit. I appreciate whole staff for all you do all daily for us local citizens and for this lovely city. Thank you.. I felt calm, safe and welcome

Receptionist was extremely helpful, and was actually able to help me and set up a meeting with the state attorney. Answered all questions, and was very polite.

The public defender that is handling a matter for my adult child is AMAZING. She is beyond dedicated and a hard worker. Always makes time for us. The women at the front desk are super friendly. Very impressive

Everyone from the polite and kind women who answers the phone to Cathy in my public defenders office and especially my public defender,Stephen Kowalaski are absolutely amazing and really care about helping you in every way. They have made this not so great time in my life not so bad because of their kindness and help.

I honestly had little faith and minimal expectations having to deal with a Public Defender's Office. I assumed I would be dealing with an underpaid, overbooked, and semi heartless lawyer just getting experience for their career. Alexis Nava-Martinez guided me on the proper steps to handle my situation. Her communication was on point and just speaking with her, I felt she truly had my best interest at heart. I followed her guidance and my situation ended with the best possible outcome. I feel she has a genuine heart and true passion for her profession. She may actually be underpaid and overbooked, ( I don't know actually, just an assumption as we never discussed ) but I assure you that she is not heartless and a genuine human being. Our Society and Judicial System could definitely use more people like her. So I thank you for your help and wish you the best in your future endeavours.

Haven't always been the biggest fan of public defenders, though I've never had money for lawyers when I needed them. I've been finding out if you give them better energy you get better results, they are in fact people as well. I am grateful for the support they've been giving me with my case.