FY26 Appellate Indigent Criminal Defense RFP

The NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) is seeking legal service organizations to provide appellate-level indigent criminal defense representation within the First and Second Judicial Departments of New York City. The contract aims to procure up to three vendors to serve the First Department, which includes New York and Bronx Counties, and up to two vendors for the Second Department, covering Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties. Vendors may also apply to handle cases citywide, serving both departments. Case assignments will be managed by the Chief Clerk of the Appellate Division for each department to ensure that caseloads are appropriately distributed. This Request for Proposals (RFP), titled "FY26 Appellate Indigent Criminal Defense RFP" and solicited under the number 20241119019, was posted on November 21, 2024. The contract seeks providers classified under NAICS code 541110, focusing on legal services, specifically to support clients unable to afford counsel at the appellate level. Interested organizations can direct inquiries to Timothy Williams at MOCJ, with contact details provided in the solicitation. The performance of services will occur within the state of New York, and the opportunity is aimed at state and local government entity providers.