Adult Criminal Indigent Legal Services - REOPEN

Pinal County is soliciting proposals from qualified individual attorneys to provide Adult Criminal Indigent Legal Services for adults entitled to counsel by law. The objective is to ensure superior legal representation and constitutional protections through services that include representing clients at initial appearances, follow-up hearings, and providing witness representation. Qualified candidates must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and demonstrate the experience and training required by Arizona Court Rules for this practice area. Contractors are expected to adhere to the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct, ABA Model Rules, and Arizona Public Defender Association performance standards. The selection process is based on the best value to the County, with evaluation factors including education and experience (250 points each), writing samples (200 points), references (200 points), and conformance (100 points), while cost remains an essential consideration. Selected attorneys will bill Public Defense Services monthly via a dedicated case management system, with a strict requirement to submit invoices within six months of service completion to avoid denial of payment. Reimbursements are available for applicable CLE registration up to 400 dollars and up to eight hours of CLE attendance. Proposals must be submitted digitally through the Bonfire portal by November 19, 2026, and must include a resume, two writing samples, and a W9 in PDF format.