Application to serve as court appointed counsel - Oakland County 2025

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Application to serve as court appointed counsel in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your personal information in Section 1, including your name, principal business address, phone number, email, and social security number.
  3. In Section 2, check the appointment categories that apply to you. This helps the court understand your areas of expertise.
  4. Provide details about your practice and any specializations in Section 3. This is crucial for demonstrating your qualifications.
  5. If applicable, indicate any special skills or licenses you hold in Section 4. Be specific about what makes you a strong candidate.
  6. Continue through Sections 5 to 9 by listing any foreign languages spoken, professional training received, relevant experience, and memberships in professional organizations.
  7. For the Probate Experience section, list at least three cases for which you were attorney of record under each category you selected earlier.
  8. Complete the Agreement section by confirming your commitment to mentoring and representing indigent clients. Don’t forget to sign and date the form before submission.

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Other factors, such as savings, bank account balances, investments, and the existence of property which you may be able to sell or borrow against may impact your eligibility for a court appointed attorney.
For many misdemeanor cases, the judge will let you conduct a pre-trial conference on your own; if the case is not resolved to your liking at that meeting, you can apply for a court-appointed attorney. A court-appointed attorney is not necessarily a free lawyer.
As per the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, all accused people in any criminal case have the right to assistance of counsel to defend them. This means that a person cannot be denied a court-appointed attorney, and neither should the court stop anyone from bringing their lawyer.
If you have been previously arraigned or have a pending court date and you need an appointed attorney, you will need to come into the Court to complete the Appointed Attorney Request form - MC222 as soon as possible. Your request will be reviewed by the judge assigned to your case for approval or denial.
In the State of California, Cal. Penal Code 987(c) describes who will be eligible for free legal counsel. It is important to note that the State of California no longer charges upfront or recoupment fees to those who have proven they can qualify for court-appointed counsel.

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