Public Defense Services

The government authority located in Ruston, WA, requires attorneys, law firms, nonprofit entities, or public agencies to deliver public defense services for indigent criminal defendants facing criminal charges. The selected vendor must provide full legal representation across all criminal proceeding stages, including arraignments, trials, review hearings, and initial appeal filings. Required activities encompass client and witness interviews, legal research, pleading preparation, prosecutor negotiations, court appearances, and jail consultations. Vendors must adhere to professional standards and the Supreme Court's Standards for Indigent Defense. Only United States organizations may submit proposals for this offsite work, and the buyer requests pricing proposals from interested parties. Submissions must address the complete scope of defense services for individuals held in municipal or county custody. Prospective bidders must submit all questions by October 9, 2026.