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 Michael Harbeson unless there is a conflict. You may contact Michael Harbeson at:
Michael Harbeson
105 W Main Ave, Suite 117
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: (253) 209-6366
Fax: (253) 295-4955
Email: [email protected]
Associate Attorney: David Sanders
Phone: (253) 290-3307
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
Phone: 253-517-3689
Please do not contact Thomas Guilfoil unless they have been assigned to your case.
Sumner Public Defense Comment - Complaint - Questions Form
If you have any comments, complaints or questions about the Sumner public defender please submit the Public Defense Monitor form. The form can be submitted online on the City of Sumner's website or you can print the form and submit it to the city.
Public Defense Monitor Form
Mail to:
City of Sumner PDM
1104 Maple Street Ste 200
Sumner, WA 98390
Email:
[email protected]