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Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments (ICDA)
Los Angeles County · Los Angeles County Superior Court
Accepting ApplicationsAlternate Public Defender
300+Attorneys
25,000+Annual Caseload
$75–$140/hrRate Range
$4.3MBudget
About
The ICDA program is the largest conflict defense appointment system in California, serving Los Angeles County when the Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender are both conflicted. Managed by the Superior Court, the program appoints private attorneys from an approved panel to handle cases across dozens of courthouses throughout the county.
Rate Schedule
| Case Type | Rate Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | Per Hour | $75/hr |
| felony | Per Hour | $100/hr |
| serious felony | Per Hour | $120/hr |
| homicide | Per Hour | $140/hr |
Resources Available
Investigator
Investigator services available through court-approved funding
Expert Witness
Expert witness funding available with pre-approval
Interpreter
Court-provided interpreters at all LA County courthouses
Mentorship
Limited mentorship through LA County Bar programs
Requirements
- Bar Admission: California
- Minimum Experience: 1+ year criminal defense recommended
- Malpractice InsuranceRequired
- Background CheckRequired
Highlights
- Largest conflict panel system in California
- $75-$140/hr by case severity
- 25,000+ cases annually
- Multiple courthouse assignments available
- Expert witness funding available
Application Process
- Method: Application through LA County Superior Court Clerk's Office
- Timeline: Rolling admissions, panel review monthly
Quick Info
- County
- Los Angeles
- Admin Body
- Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Panel Type
- Alternate Public Defender
- Website
- www.lacourt.org
- Accepts New Attorneys
- Yes