Indigent Defense Legal Services

The City of Tuscaloosa is seeking qualified legal firms to represent indigent defendants in Tuscaloosa Municipal Court, including discovery review, client consultation, motion practice, trials, and appeals.

City of Tuscaloosa > Municipal Court


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OCA-26-0674
Sep 18, 2026 10:00 PM
Aug 17, 2026 12:00 PM
$120,000.00
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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jsteward@tuscaloosa.com
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Description

The City of Tuscaloosa is requesting qualifications from professional legal firms or individuals to provide full representation for indigent persons appearing before Tuscaloosa Municipal Court and charged with municipal ordinance violations, which may include local or state law violations. Services include discovery review, client and witness consultation, plea and settlement discussions, motion practice, court appearances, trial representation, file management, and assistance with appeals when applicable. Respondents must comply with Alabama State Bar rules, directly represent clients except in rare extenuating circumstances, maintain timely client communications, meet with clients outside court when necessary, and demonstrate relevant criminal-defense experience. Proposals must address the firm's understanding and approach, scheduling and courtroom coverage, client representation, file management, attorney experience and licensing, professional standing, criminal-defense hearings or trials, claims or litigation history, and conflicts of interest. Compensation will be negotiated as a yearly not-to-exceed amount dependent on Fair Trial Tax Fund receipts; historical annual receipts were approximately $110,000 to $120,000.

Classification Codes
NAICS541110Offices of Lawyers
PSCR418Legal Services
Smart Codes
municipal defense counselcriminal defense representationlegal appeals services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 17, 2026-Posted Date
Sep 18, 2026-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
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