Capital Area Private Defender Service


For all New attorneys:


For attorneys who meet minimal qualifications for panel admission, you should review our admission options for a New Application.   All other candidates are encouraged to apply to our mentoring program in late 2024.  You can review panel qualification requirements here

For All CAPDS Attorneys:


Status Change Applications

The application process for status change applications will be in late 2024

Retention Applications


The Retention process for current panel members will occur in late 2024