Connecticut State Division of Public Defender Services

Members of the public have reported receiving calls, reportedly from the Judicial Branch of the Public Defender’s office, indicating that their loved one is in jail and they need to immediately send cash or provide a credit card number for bail. These calls are scams, so please do not send cash or provide your credit card number or any other personal information. A public defender would never call and ask for money or credit card information. If you receive such a call, contact the State Police in your state.

Bridgeport Juvenile Matters Directions

Bridgeport: Juvenile Matters
60 Housatonic Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604

Telephone: (203) 579-6599
Fax:  (203) 382-8459

From Hartford: Take I-91 South to Exit 17, Route 15/Wilbur Cross Parkway/Merritt Parkway, to Exit 52, Route 8 South. Take Exit 3, E. Washington Street (bear left) on ramp Turn left at signal light. Turn right at signal light onto Housatonic Avenue. The courthouse is approximately ¼ mile on the left.

From Waterbury: Take Route 8 South to Bridgeport. Take Exit 3, E. Washington Street (bear left on ramp). Turn left at signal light. Turn right at signal light onto Housatonic Avenue. The courthouse is approximately ¼ mile on the left.

From New London: Take I-95 South to Exit 27A, Route 25/8, toward Trumbull / Waterbury. Take Exit 2, Golden Hill Street exit, toward Main Street / Washington Avenue. Go straight onto Golden Hill Street and follow to the end. Turn left onto Water Street (which immediately becomes Housatonic Avenue). The courthouse is one block north on the right..

From Stamford: Take I-95 North. Take Exit 27A, Route 25/8, toward Trumbull / Waterbury. Take Exit 2, Golden Hill Street exit toward Main Street / Washington Avenue. Go straight onto Golden Hill Street and follow to the end. Turn left onto Water Street (which immediately becomes Housatonic Avenue). The courthouse is one block north on the right.

Wheelchair Access is through the front door.