LEGAL-18018 - USA (Covington, Washington) - Public Defense Services - Deadline October 14,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide public defense services to the government authority located in Covington, WA.– Provide public defense services for indigent criminal defendants appearing to answer criminal charges brought by the city in county district court.– Provide full legal representation for assigned indigent defendants at all stages of criminal proceedings, including but not limited to arraignment, pretrial hearings, motions, trials, sentencing, review hearings, probation reviews, and appeals through the point of filing.– Services include:• Meeting with clients in or out of custody• Available for afterhours critical stage calls• Interviewing clients and potential witnesses• Conducting legal research, preparation, and filing of pleadings• Negotiating with prosecutors or other agencies• Preparing for and appearing at all court hearings(2) The contract period will be for two years.