New Jersey Cherry Hill Civic Plus #Resolution: 2024-1-70

This opportunity concerns the award of professional legal services contracts for Public Defender and Substitute/Conflict Public Defender roles for Cherry Hill Township, NJ, for the 2024 calendar year. - Government Buyer: - Township of Cherry Hill, Office of the Township Clerk - Awarded Vendors: - DeMichele & DeMichele, PC (Public Defender) - Law Office of Charles Wigginton - Rosenberg Perry & Associates, LLC - Law Office of Frankie Fontanez (Alternate/Conflict Public Defenders) - Services Requested: - Public Defender Services: Legal representation for indigent defendants in Municipal Court, including weekly court appearances and other duties as directed by the court - Substitute/Conflict Public Defender Services: Legal representation when the primary Public Defender is unavailable or in conflict - Detailed monthly billing required, with per-session and per-defendant rates - Unique Requirements: - Attorneys must be licensed in New Jersey - Compliance with all statutory, ethics, affirmative action, insurance, and disclosure requirements - Selection based on a fair and open process considering price and other factors - No products are being procured; this is strictly for legal services - Period of Performance: - Appointments are for the 2024 calendar year, with weekly court appearances required - Location: - Cherry Hill Municipal Court, Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ

The Township of Cherry Hill is seeking qualified attorneys to serve as Public Defender and Substitute/Conflict Public Defenders for the 2024 calendar year. The appointed Public Defenders will represent indigent defendants in Municipal Court as needed, appear on their behalf, and perform other duties as directed by the court. Proposals must include detailed billing invoices and comply with local ordinances and state laws. The contract will be awarded through a fair and open process considering price and other factors.