Public Defender Services

The City of Winder, Georgia, seeks qualified attorneys to serve as the Public Defender for the Winder Municipal Court. The scope of work requires providing legal representation to indigent criminal defendants from court appointment or screening through trial and sentencing, including attending in-custody bail hearings and meeting with detained defendants. The initial contract term is one year, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms upon mutual agreement. Eligible applicants are USA-based onshore attorneys holding a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in Georgia, membership in the Georgia State Bar Association, and at least six months of experience as a practicing attorney. Candidates must provide a detailed fee schedule based on a per-case or hourly rate, proof of adequate professional liability coverage, required state security and immigration affidavits, and identification documents. Proposals are evaluated based on experience in comparable engagements, as well as the expertise and availability of key personnel, with top finalists invited for interviews. Submissions may be delivered digitally via email or online, or provided as an original and two copies delivered in person or by mail.