Private Counsel Opportunities
Invitation for Texas 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 Texas 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.
Bids must be received by April 17, 2026, 5:00 pm with contracts to begin soon after.
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. 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.
Bids must be received by April 17, 2026, 5:00 pm with contracts to begin soon after.
** We may award two contracts to cover all of the cases in Morgan County.
Invitation for Maries 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 Maries 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.
Bids must be received by April 17, 2026, 5:00 pm with contracts to begin soon after.
Invitation for Howell County Contract Bids
The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking bids from attorneys interested in providing criminal defense representation to qualifying clients as Special Public Defenders in Howell 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.
Bids must be received by May 10, 2026, 5:00 pm with contracts to begin shortly after.
Invitation for Dallas County Contract Bids
The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking bids from attorneys interested in providing criminal defense representation to qualifying clients as Special Public Defenders in Dallas 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.
Bids must be received by May 10, 2026, 5:00 pm with contracts to begin shortly after.
Invitation for Carter County Contract Bids
The Missouri State Public Defender (MSPD) is seeking bids from attorneys interested in providing criminal defense representation to qualifying clients as Special Public Defenders in Carter 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.
Bids must be received by May 10, 2026, 5:00 pm with contracts to begin shortly after.
You can access our bids through this link: https://missouribuys.mo.gov/bid-board/movers
You can search “MSPD” or look them up by individual number:
Texas – MSPD 0000000006
Morgan – MSPD 0000000005
Maries – MSPD 0000000004
Howell – MSPD 0000000009
Dallas – MSPD 0000000008
Carter – MSPD 0000000007