22-6236C Court Appointed Attorney Services

The City of Goodyear has awarded a contract to Lopez-Ortiz Law, PLLC for court-appointed attorney services. The contract includes a fee schedule with various rates for different services, such as individual per-case assignments, non-jury trials, and jury trials. The contractor is required to represent indigent defendants in all court proceedings, provide personal consultation with clients, and conduct defense in a professional and skilled manner. The contract also includes requirements for insurance, indemnification, and termination. The contract term is one year, with the option to extend or renew for up to seven years. Key aspects of the contract include: • Representation of indigent defendants in all court proceedings • Personal consultation with clients prior to pretrial conferences or other court appearances • Conducting defense in a professional and skilled manner • Maintaining an office in Maricopa County with the ability to receive clients, telephone calls, and messages during regular business hours • Having the ability to make scheduling accommodations for court appearances • Maintaining proper technology for video and telephonic appearances.