Public Defender’s Mobile Defense Program heads to Joshua Tree on May 14

Seven mobile public defender team members standing behind a table. The table has the San Bernardino County Law Office of the Public Defender displayed. Behind the team is their mobile defense unit that states Law Offices of the Public Defender, Justice, Equity, and Dignity. — *The San Bernardino County Public Defender’s team will be in the Joshua Tree community on May 14.*

The San Bernardino County Public Defender’s Office will bring its Mobile Defense Program to the Joshua Tree Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Joshua Tree Community Center, 6171 Sunburst St., Joshua Tree.

The Mobile Defense Program expands access to justice in remote areas of San Bernardino County by offering virtual court services and free legal assistance. In partnership with the San Bernardino Superior Court, the program helps individuals resolve outstanding legal matters—removing barriers to employment, housing and financial stability.

Available services include:

Record-clearing services
Requests to clear bench warrants
Modifying misdemeanor summary probation
Re-enrollment in court-required classes
Resolution of outstanding fines

Representatives from the San Bernardino Superior Court will also be on-site to answer questions related to family law, child support, guardianship, landlord/tenant disputes and small claims court procedures.

The Joshua Tree Community Resource Fair is hosted by San Bernardino County Special Districts in partnership with the Morongo Unified School District. Held every second Wednesday of the month, the event brings local and county resources to the Morongo Basin.

Participating organizations include:

Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County
Desert Oasis Healthcare
Energy Savings Assistance Program for SCE and SCG
IEHP
Molina Healthcare
Morongo Basin Health District
Morongo Unified School District
San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services-Public Guardian
San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services
San Bernardino County Transitional Assistance Department
Valley Star Morongo Basin Crisis Walk-In Center
Valley Star Morongo Basin TAY One Stop Center
Yucca Valley Reach Out

For event details or to register, visit the Public Defender’s Eventbrite page. Stay informed about upcoming Mobile Defense Program dates by visiting PD.SBCounty.gov/Events or following the Public Defender’s Office on Facebook, X and Instagram.bout upcoming Mobile Defense Program dates by visiting PD.SBCounty.gov/Events or following the Public Defender’s Office on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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