Get Cja Application (pdf) - District Of Nevada - Nvd Uscourts

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to accurately complete the CJA Application for membership in the Criminal Defense Panel of the United States District Court for the District of Nevada online. Whether you are familiar with legal forms or a first-time user, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate the application process with confidence.

Follow the steps to fill out the CJA Application.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the CJA Application and open it in your preferred PDF editor.
2. Begin by providing your full name in the 'APPLICATION OF' section. This will identify you as the applicant.
3. Indicate whether you are applying for the Las Vegas or Reno panel by selecting the appropriate option.
4. In the section regarding your legal practice, specify the date you began your active practice of law.
5. Certify that you are an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Nevada by filling in the necessary information.
6. Provide the date of your admission to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
7. List any other courts where you have been admitted to practice, including the name of the court, its location, and the date you were admitted.
8. Detail your criminal and civil trial experience within the last five years. You may attach additional sheets if necessary.
9. Record your criminal and civil appellate experience within the last five years, attaching additional sheets as needed.
10. Describe any additional matters you have carried to final disposition in state or federal courts, such as motions or habeas corpus applications.
11. If applicable, disclose any prior employment as a prosecutor, public defender, or law clerk, including the names of offices or judges and your employment dates.
12. Indicate if you have any other legal training or experience that qualifies you for membership on the panel.
13. Express your interest regarding placement on the panel for appointment to death penalty habeas cases, along with an explanation of your experience in such cases if applicable.
14. Estimate the number of felony appointments you believe you could manage in a month.
15. Specify if you plan to use the services of an associate attorney, and if so, provide their name.
16. Clarify if you want to restrict your case assignments to certain types and include any comments.
17. Confirm your willingness to attend a minimum of 10 hours of annual training in federal criminal defense issues.
18. Disclose any involvement in disciplinary matters, either past or present.
19. Finally, sign and date the application, providing your typed name, state bar number, address, city/state, ZIP code, telephone number, email, and social security number.
20. Review all entered information for accuracy, then save changes, download the completed form, print it, or share it as needed.

Complete your CJA Application online today to ensure easy submission and processing.