How to apply for a public defender
If you have a criminal charge in either Bonney Lake or Sumner Municipal Court you may qualify for a public defender. To determine if you qualify for a court appointed attorney you will need to complete the Indigency Screening Application, and submit it with supporting documents. Supporting documents are required for the court to process your application.
Bonney Lake Public Defender
If your case is with Bonney Lake, your public defender will be the Bonney Lake Public Defender unless there is a conflict. You may contact the Bonney Lake Public Defender at:
Bonney Lake Public Defender
9002 Main Street E, Ste 150
Bonney Lake, WA 98391
(253) 447-3113
Please do not contact the public defender unless they have been assigned to your case.
Sumner Public Defender
If your case is with Sumner, your public defender will be Thomas Guilfoil unless there is a conflict. You may contact Thomas Guilfoil at:
Thomas Guilfoil PLLC
4505 Pacific HWY E, STE C6
Fife, WA 98424-2638
253-517-3689
Please do not contact Thomas Guilfoil unless they have been assigned to your case.