Kent County Seeks Court Appointed Attorneys

Kent County is once again seeking interested attorneys to handle appointed felony cases! This is a fantastic opportunity to serve your community while also gaining valuable trial and criminal defense experience – and our hourly rates for attorneys are very competitive! The application is easier to use than ever, and can be accessed at: https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/IndigentDefense/.

The county is accepting applications from attorneys of all experience and career levels. Attorneys with less than 2 years of criminal law experience must take a Basic Skills course within the first year of their participation on the roster, and you’ll be assigned an experienced mentor to help you as needed.

You can take as few as 10 cases, and up to 40+. For more details, please feel free to contact Indigent-Defense@kentcountymi.gov or check out https://www.accesskent.com/Departments/IndigentDefense/ for more information on what is required. The attorney FAQ’s section has tons of helpful information about representing indigent clients in Kent County.