Private Counsel Opportunities

Invitation for Morgan County Contract Bids
The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking bids from attorneys interested in providing criminal defense representation to qualifying clients as a Special Public Defender in Morgan County for a set number and type of cases. The contract duration is one year with an option for renewal. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Missouri, be in good standing with the Missouri Bar, and have criminal law experience.  Details are available at the following link: Bids must be received by August 27, 2025, 5:00 pm and contracts begin September 1, 2025.

Invitation for Lewis and/or Clark County Contract Bids

The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking bids from attorneys interested in providing criminal defense representation to qualifying clients as a Special Public Defender in Lewis and/or Clark County. Bids can be for one individual county or one bid to cover both counties. The contract duration is one year with an option for renewal. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Missouri, be in good standing with the Missouri Bar, and have criminal law experience.  Details are available at the following link: Bids must be received by August 27, 2025, 5:00 pm and contracts begin September 1, 2025.

Invitation for Oregon County Contract Bids

The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking bids from attorneys interested in providing criminal defense representation to qualifying clients as a Special Public Defender in Oregon County. The contract duration is one year with an option for renewal. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Missouri, be in good standing with the Missouri Bar, and have criminal law experience.  Details are available at the following link: Bids must be received by August 15, 2025, 5:00 pm and contracts begin August 18, 2025.

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