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Orange County Alternate Defense Program
Orange County · Orange County
Limited OpeningsAlternate Public Defender
50+Attorneys
N/AAnnual Caseload
$80–$135/hrRate Range
$3.2MBudget
About
The Orange County Alternate Defense Program serves as the primary conflict defense system for Orange County. The program handles cases where the Orange County Public Defender is conflicted and has strong demand for experienced felony attorneys. Panel membership currently requires a minimum of two years of criminal defense experience.
Rate Schedule
| Case Type | Rate Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | Per Hour | $80/hr |
| felony | Per Hour | $95/hr |
| serious felony | Per Hour | $115/hr |
| homicide | Per Hour | $135/hr |
Resources Available
Investigator
Investigator services available through program funding
Expert Witness
Expert witness funding available with pre-approval
Interpreter
Court-provided interpreters at Orange County courthouses
Requirements
- Bar Admission: California
- Minimum Experience: 2+ years criminal defense for felony
- Malpractice InsuranceRequired
- Background CheckRequired
Highlights
- $80-$135/hr rates
- Established alternate defense program
- Strong demand for experienced felony attorneys
- Expert witness funding available
- Orange County's primary conflict defense system
Application Process
- Method: Application through Orange County court administration
- Timeline: Panel review conducted semi-annually
Quick Info
- County
- Orange
- Admin Body
- Orange County
- Panel Type
- Alternate Public Defender
- Website
- www.occourts.org
- Accepts New Attorneys
- No