Municipal Public Defender Services

The City of Winder is seeking a qualified attorney to serve as Public Defender for its Municipal Court, representing eligible indigent defendants through trial and sentencing.

City of Winder


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PE-60750-NONST-2027-000000022
Oct 26, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 20, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
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request for proposals for public defender

Contact
ronnie.campbell@cityofwinder.com
+17708673106
Submission Instructions
Mail
Ronnie Campbell, Finance Director, City of Winder, PO Box 566, 25 East Midland Avenue, Winder, GA 30680

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Description

The City seeks a qualified attorney to serve as Public Defender for the Winder Municipal Court. Services include representing eligible indigent defendants charged under city ordinances from appointment or screening through trial and sentencing, providing criminal defense at in-custody bail hearings when needed, and meeting with eligible defendants in city custody. The Public Defender must be available to court staff, police, and defendants and provide monthly case reports. The court holds sessions weekly, with arraignments scheduled monthly and trials quarterly. Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice law in Georgia, membership in the Georgia State Bar, and at least six months of attorney experience. The proposal must include a resume, cover letter and statement of qualifications, bar numbers for all attorneys, three professional references, a release permitting access to Georgia State Bar disciplinary records, proof and details of professional liability insurance, and a proposed fee schedule. The contract is for one year, with up to four additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. Associated counsel may be used for no more than 25% of court sessions; proposed subcontractors must be identified and provide a signed statement agreeing to the awarded vendor’s obligations.

Classification Codes
NAICS541110Offices of Lawyers
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
criminal defense legal servicesmunicipal public defenderattorney representation
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 20, 2026 03:42 PM-Solicitation Open Date
Oct 26, 2026 09:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Professional degree (e.g., MD, JD)
Required
  • Professional Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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