FY26 Appellate Indigent Criminal Defense RFP

The NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) is seeking proposals from legal service organizations to provide indigent criminal defense representation at the appellate level within the First and Second Judicial Departments of New York City. This contract aims to select up to three providers for the First Department, covering New York and Bronx Counties, and up to two providers for the Second Department, which includes Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties. Vendors have the option to apply to serve citywide, covering both departments. The assigned cases will be allocated by the Chief Clerk of the respective Appellate Divisions to ensure caseload requirements are met. The solicitation, titled FY26 Appellate Indigent Criminal Defense RFP, was posted on November 15, 2024, and falls under the NAICS code 541110. It is managed by MOCJ, classified as a State and Local Government Entity (SLED). The contract focuses exclusively on indigent defendant appellate criminal defense services and emphasizes strong performance in legal representation at this specialized appellate level. Interested organizations can contact Timothy Williams at MOCJ for additional information, and the full solicitation details are accessible online through the City Record portal.