Alternate Indigent Defense Services

The County of Fresno’s Administrative Office is seeking a qualified vendor to serve as its Alternate Indigent Defense contractor. The contractor will provide conflict‑free criminal defense and related investigative services for indigent defendants who cannot be represented by the County Public Defender due to conflicts of interest. The scope includes up to seven levels of conflict‑free representation across felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, homicide, and other case types, with services performed at multiple locations throughout Fresno County. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor and will cover the FY 2026‑27 period, with the expectation of ongoing service delivery as needed. • Provide competent legal representation for indigent defendants when a conflict exists with the Public Defender. • Handle up to seven conflict‑free representation levels per case, covering a wide range of criminal matters. • Perform associated criminal investigation services as required. • Operate across multiple Fresno County sites. • Submit a full proposal by Dec 1, 2026; award date not yet posted.