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The City of Kirkland has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Public Defender Services (Job # 27-25-CMO). This RFP is to solicit proposals for a qualified law firm to provide public defender services on a contractual basis. The Public Defender will provide legal representation for all indigent defendants charged with a criminal violation who qualify for appointed counsel. A separate Request for Qualifications has been issued for Conflict Public Defender Services.
The complete RFP, including all submittal requirements, can be found on the City of Kirkland’s website at www.kirklandwa.gov. Locate by clicking on “Business” at the top of the webpage, then clicking “Doing Business with the City” and looking under the “Opportunities” tab. Call 425-587-3123 if unable to access RFP documents online. Completed proposals must be submitted to the City by 4:00 PM on October 27, 2025.
The City is requesting proposals from law firms interested in providing public defender services on a contractual basis. The Public Defender will provide legal representation for all indigent defendants charged with a criminal violation who qualify for appointed counsel. Proposals are requested for the period beginning January 1, 2026. The City presently contracts with outside counsel for public defender services. Upon completion of the RFP process, the City anticipates execution of a three-year contract for public defender services, together with the possibility of up to two (2) additional one-year term extensions at the option of the City.
The City of Kirkland requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. The City of Kirkland further assures that every effort will be made to ensure non-discrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs are federally funded or not.
