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Public Defender
Placerville Office
630 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
Local Number:
(530) 621-6440
From El Dorado Hills:
(916) 358-3555 x6440
From South Lake Tahoe:
(530) 573-7955 x6440
Fax: (530) 642-9205
South Lake Tahoe Office
1360 Johnson Blvd., #106
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(530) 573-3115
Fax: (530) 542-4801

Rick Meyer
Chief Public Defender

The mission of the County of El Dorado Public Defender’s Office is to provide legal representation for indigents who are being prosecuted by the Government for criminal acts. In providing these services, we are mindful of the importance of protecting the constitutional rights of all persons, irrespective of their financial status. We strive to represent our clients with the highest levels of legal professionalism.