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Independent Defense Attorneys (IDA) Panel
San Francisco County · Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF)
Accepting ApplicationsConflict Panel
80+Attorneys
4,000+Annual Caseload
$90–$140/hrRate Range
N/ABudget
About
The IDA Panel is San Francisco's primary conflict defense system, administered by the Bar Association of San Francisco. The panel handles cases when the San Francisco Public Defender has a conflict. It offers competitive hourly rates and a developmental track that welcomes newer attorneys into criminal defense practice with structured mentorship.
Rate Schedule
| Case Type | Rate Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | Per Hour | $90/hr |
| felony | Per Hour | $100/hr |
| serious felony | Per Hour | $120/hr |
| homicide | Per Hour | $140/hr |
| juvenile | Per Hour | $90/hr |
Resources Available
Investigator
Panel-funded investigators for all case types
Social Worker
Social workers available for mitigation and client support
Expert Witness
Expert witness funding through BASF panel administration
Interpreter
Court-provided and panel-funded interpreters
CLE Training
Regular CLE trainings through BASF criminal law section
Requirements
- Bar Admission: California
- Minimum Experience: None for misdemeanor; 3+ years for felony
- Case Experience: Felony: demonstrated trial experience
- Malpractice InsuranceRequired
- Background CheckRequired
Highlights
- Managed by Bar Association of San Francisco
- $90-$140/hr rate scale
- Developmental track for new attorneys
- Full support services available
- Regular training and mentorship
Application Process
- Method: Application through Bar Association of San Francisco
- Timeline: Reviewed semi-annually
Quick Info
- County
- San Francisco
- Admin Body
- Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF)
- Panel Type
- Conflict Panel
- Website
- www.sfbar.org
- Accepts New Attorneys
- Yes
- Developmental Program
- Available