Pursuant to the Fair and Open Process established by N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq., the Township seeks Requests for Qualifications (“RFQ”) from attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey that wish to serve as Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender for the Township of Neptune. The successful attorney must have significant experience in representing Individuals as a defense attorney and/or as a Public Defender in criminal or quasi-criminal matters in Municipal Courts and State Courts of the State of New Jersey, as well as litigation experience in Municipal, State and/or Federal Courts, administrative forums and/or arbitration. The successful attorney will provide the following services: The Alternate Public Defender must be an attorney at law of New Jersey and shall interview all indigent defendants qualifying for assistance as provided under the standards established by the office of the Public Advocate of the State of New Jersey, and shall defend same in the Municipal Court of the Township and provide such legal advice and counsel to such individuals as may be required in any proceedings before the Municipal Court of the Township. The Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender may not be associated with the same office, so that potential conflicts are minimized.
