Conflict Criminal Defender

Sacramento County is seeking an experienced attorney to lead its Conflict Criminal Defenders Office (CCD). The Conflict Criminal Defender is a contractor role wherein the selected individual will enter into a service contract with the County of Sacramento.

Please view the recruitment brochure below for full details about this contractor position:

Conflict Criminal Defender

Background

The Sacramento County Conflict Criminal Defender (CCD) provides management of court-appointed private counsel who provide legal representation to persons charged with criminal conduct who are financially unable to retain counsel. The Sacramento Superior Court appoints Conflict Criminal Defenders when the Public Defender cannot provide representation because of a conflict of interest or is unable to represent the individual for various reasons. The Conflict Criminal Defender provides management of the representation to indigent clients by assigning private attorneys, many of whom have experience as former Assistant Public Defenders or Deputy District Attorneys. The principal objective of Conflict Criminal Defenders is to provide constitutionally required, efficient and effective criminal defense services to court-appointed clients.

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, please create an account with OpenGov and apply online at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/saccounty/projects/220729.

All materials must be submitted by January 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview and selection process. The County is tentatively holding the week of February 2, 2026 for interviews.

For questions regarding the application and selection process, please contact Laura Foster, CEO Management Analyst II, at FosterL@saccounty.gov.

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the selection process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.