Get New Applicant Application For Court Appointed ... - Travis County

Filling out the NEW APPLICANT Application for Court Appointed Attorney System for Travis County is a critical step for legal professionals seeking appointment to represent defendants. This guide provides clear and detailed instructions to help you successfully complete the application online.

Follow the steps to fill out the application accurately.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application. This will open the form in an editor for you to fill out.
2. Begin by entering your date of submission at the top of the form, followed by your full name and birth date.
3. Fill out your office and home addresses, as well as your contact numbers and email address accurately to ensure clear communication.
4. Indicate if you are associated with a law firm by providing the firm name if applicable.
5. Complete the education section by listing your undergraduate and law school education, including graduation dates.
6. Answer questions regarding any advanced criminal law courses taken, ensuring to provide the date of attendance if applicable.
7. Provide your State Bar number and the date you were licensed to practice law in Texas.
8. Disclose any additional language fluency and prior sanctions or grievances with the State Bar.
9. Detail your experience, including any previous appointments in Travis County, and list any criminal prosecutor's offices where you have served.
10. Summarize your trial experience and the number of cases tried, including details about your role in the trials.
11. In the appellate experience section, document the number of briefs filed and oral arguments made in felony and misdemeanor cases.
12. Indicate any special qualifications you possess and mark the categories of offenses you wish to represent.
13. Sign and date the application at the end, and ensure a notary also signs to validate the document.
14. If applying for the Felony List, gather and attach the required judicial references and letters of recommendation from non-Travis County judges.
15. Review the completed application for accuracy and completeness before submitting. You can then save, download, print, or share the finished document.

Complete your application online today and take the next step in your legal career.