Municipal Public Defender Services

The City of Salem, New Jersey, is seeking a licensed attorney or law firm to serve as its municipal public defender for 2027, representing indigent defendants in municipal court proceedings.

City of Salem


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Nov 19, 2026 03:00 PM
Nov 04, 2026 12:35 PM
1 year
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
+18569350372
125 West Broadway, Salem, NJ, USA
Submission Instructions
Delivery to the Office of the City Clerk
Description

The City seeks proposals from New Jersey-licensed attorneys or law firms to serve as Municipal Public Defender from January 1 through December 31, 2027, subject to termination by the City Council. Services include representing indigent defendants, attending regular and special Municipal Court sessions, plea negotiations and trials, pretrial discovery and investigation, securing experts when needed, and preparing legal research, briefs, motions, and memoranda. The selected provider must be in good standing to practice law in New Jersey and have at least three years of experience as a Municipal Public Defender. Applicants must address their qualifications and experience, including municipal court procedure, relevant New Jersey law, non-municipal court matters, disciplinary history, malpractice suits, arrests or convictions, office location and resources, and requested compensation. The proposal must include a resume or other documentation demonstrating minimum qualifications, required Pay to Play forms, and the completed combined certification concerning prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus and investment activities in Iran. Applicants must also be available for the included 2027 court schedule. Compensation will be negotiated with the applicant deemed most advantageous.

Classification Codes
NAICS541110Offices of Lawyers
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
municipal public defender servicescriminal defense representationmunicipal court legal services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 19, 2026 03:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline and Public Opening
Requirements
Professional degree (e.g., MD, JD)
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Documents
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2027 EXHIBIT E PUBLIC DEFENDERNov 04, 2026 12:35 PM
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