Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #26-176

Weber County Seeks Indigent Defense Specialty Attorneys for Serious Felony Cases

Weber County's Public Defender Group is seeking proposals from qualified criminal trial attorneys to serve as indigent defense specialty attorneys for serious felony cases in the Second District Court, Ogden Department. - Government Buyer: - Weber County, Weber Public Defender Group - Services Requested: - Indigent defense specialty attorney services for homicide, first-degree felony sex offenses, and pattern of unlawful activity (State RICO) cases - Attorneys will act as first chair counsel, handling all trial-related duties from initial appearance through case resolution - Capital cases are excluded - Minimum Qualifications: - Active Utah law license in good standing - At least five years of experience representing defendants in felony-level offenses - Professional malpractice insurance with specified coverage limits - Proposal Requirements: - Demonstrated qualifications, trial experience, availability, and proposed hourly fee - County Support: - Access to legal research software, investigators, experts, and forensic social workers - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a procurement for professional legal services

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Weber County is seeking experienced criminal trial attorneys to serve as indigent defense specialty attorneys. These attorneys will handle homicide, first-degree felony level sex offense, and pattern of unlawful activity cases in the Second District Court, Ogden Department. The specialty attorneys will act as first chair counsel on assigned cases, performing all trial counsel duties from initial appearance through case resolution, excluding capital cases. The contract requires attorneys to have a minimum of five years of felony-level criminal defense experience and an active Utah law license.

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