The Town of Camp Verde is seeking a qualified attorney or law firm to provide public defense services for defendants in the Camp Verde Municipal Court. The selected attorney or firm will be appointed by the Court to represent defendants who are legally entitled to counsel and financially unable to obtain private representation. The scope of work includes representing defendants in misdemeanor criminal cases, conducting client interviews, reviewing discovery materials, and maintaining accurate and confidential client files. The town intends to enter into a professional services agreement for an initial three-year term, with the possibility of renewal. • The selected attorney or firm will perform duties including representing defendants in misdemeanor criminal cases, conducting client interviews, and maintaining accurate client files. • The town seeks an attorney or firm with at least three years of criminal prosecution experience and demonstrated knowledge of Arizona criminal law. • The selected attorney or firm will be engaged as an independent consultant, not as a town employee, and will be required to maintain insurance coverages required by the town. • Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience, understanding of the scope of work, and references from municipal or public-sector clients.