Bettendorf, IA asked in Criminal Law for Illinois

Q: Is there any criminal attorneys that work for pro bono?

My son Ryan has been locked up at Rock Island county since January 1st and he's had three court appointed attorneys due to conflicts I guess he is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon

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A: I do not know a single private criminal defense counsel who would handle such state felony UUW by a felon pro bono, spending time, efforts and resources without making a reasonable living.

Thus, if defendant is indigent he may request the presiding judge to appoint a Public Defender to one's criminal case.

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