Conflict Attorney Appointment Program (CAAP)
Alameda County · Alameda County Bar Association
About
CAAP is a long-standing conflict panel administered by the Alameda County Bar Association. It provides defense representation when the Public Defender's Office has a conflict of interest. The program features a tiered panel system from misdemeanor through capital cases, with a mentorship track for newly admitted attorneys.
Established 1989
Rate Schedule
| Case Type | Rate Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | Per Hour | $72/hr |
| felony | Per Hour | $85/hr |
| juvenile | Per Hour | $85/hr |
| serious violent felony | Per Hour | $100/hr |
| homicide | Per Hour | $120/hr |
| capital | Per Hour | $140/hr |
Resources Available
Investigator
In-house investigation team available for all panel cases
Social Worker
3+ full-time social workers, mitigation specialists on contract
Expert Witness
Expert witness funds available through court approval
Interpreter
Court-provided and CAAP-funded interpreters
Mentorship
Mentorship program pairing new attorneys with experienced panel members
CLE Training
Regular CLE trainings through Alameda County Bar
Requirements
- Bar Admission: California (active)
- Minimum Experience: None for misdemeanor panel; 2+ years for felony
- Case Experience: Felony panel: 5+ jury trials; Homicide: 10+ felony jury trials
- Malpractice InsuranceRequired
- Background CheckRequired
Highlights
- Open to newly barred attorneys (misdemeanor panel)
- $72-$140/hr by case class
- Full support: investigators, social workers, experts
- 35+ years serving Alameda County
- Mentorship program available
Application Process
- Method: Application through Alameda County Bar Association
- Timeline: Rolling admissions, reviewed quarterly
Quick Info
- County
- Alameda
- Admin Body
- Alameda County Bar Association
- Panel Type
- Conflict Panel
- Website
- www.acbanet.org/caap
- Accepts New Attorneys
- Yes
- Developmental Program
- Available