Request for Qualifications for Attorney Services

The Spokane County Law and Justice Office is seeking statements of qualifications from interested applicants to provide indigent defense for felony and/or misdemeanor cases. The selected contractors will be responsible for providing full-service representation to clients, including review of charging instruments, consultations, court appearances, investigations, and more. The contractors must meet certain requirements, including being a member of the Washington State Bar Association, having no bar sanctions within the past three years, and meeting minimum public defense standards. • The contract will be for a period of time, but the exact duration is not specified. • The contractors will be compensated based on a flat fee per case or an hourly rate, with rates ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 per case or $130 per hour. • The contractors must have at least two years of full-time experience as a criminal prosecutor or defense attorney and must be willing to use experts and investigators on cases as needed. • The contractors must also have working knowledge of immigration consequences of convictions and be able to work with clients of different cultures and backgrounds.