What is the Arabic Public Defender Application for?

It collects financial and household information for the court to determine public defender eligibility and whether the applicant must contribute to the cost.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for case and contact details, benefits, income, household members, property, savings, expenses, and whether the applicant can afford a private attorney.

Do I need a notary for the Public Defender Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not require a notary.

Lynnwood, WA · Snohomish County

No notary required

Public Defender Application (Arabic)

This Arabic-language application helps people ask the Lynnwood court to determine whether they qualify for a public defender and whether they must contribute to the cost.

What this form is

Applicants provide case and contact details, information about benefits, household income, assets, and expenses, and whether they can afford a private attorney. The court uses the information to determine public defender eligibility and whether a contribution is required. The form includes a declaration under penalty of perjury and a signature and date line.

Who needs it

People seeking a public defender who need to provide financial information to the court can complete this Arabic-language application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Arabic Public Defender Application.
2
Complete The Questions
Fill in the requested case, household, income, benefits, asset, and expense information.
3
Review And Sign
Read the declaration under penalty of perjury, then sign and date the form.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Arabic Public Defender Application for?: It collects financial and household information for the court to determine public defender eligibility and whether the applicant must contribute to the cost.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for case and contact details, benefits, income, household members, property, savings, expenses, and whether the applicant can afford a private attorney.
Do I need a notary for the Public Defender Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not require a notary.
How do I submit the Public Defender Application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Public Defender Application (Arabic) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lynnwood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.