New Attorney Application Form
Thank you for your interest in becoming a DeKalb County Juvenile Court Appointed Attorney.
This packet includes all of the information and the forms you will need to complete prior to being added to the DeKalb County Juvenile Court Appointed Attorney list.
The Court will certify an award of reasonable compensation for the services and related expenses of counsel appointed by the Court; provided that such award shall be based on the time and effort expended by counsel, and the complexity of the case. The amount of compensation will be awarded at a rate of $70.00 per hour out-of-court and at a rate of $90.00 per hour in-court. In all cases an itemized bill must be submitted. (Please see page 6, for a sample invoice.)
The basis and underlying philosophy of these guidelines is that the Bar has the responsibility to represent persons financially unable to retain counsel; therefore, the above schedule for compensation is not intended to compare or compete with private counsel fees.
Again, thank you for your interest. Your hard work and dedication to support the mission of the DeKalb County Juvenile Court is appreciated.
MISSION OF THE DEKALB COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
To protect the best interests of the child and the community, to restore the lives of children who have been neglected or abused, to redirect children who have admitted to or have been found in violation of the law to become law abiding, productive citizens, and to support the continuity of families by leaving children in their homes whenever possible.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING AN APPOINTED PARENT ATTORNEY
- Please contact Christopher Virgil at (404) 294-2754 to get on the Court Appointed list.
- Complete and submit the Request Form (page 4) to Christopher Virgil with an original signature at [email protected] via mail/email.
- Call Christopher Virgil if you need to complete court observation. In the event that you have to complete the court observation, you would observe the following hearings:
a.) detention b) adjudicatory c.) dispositional d.) review
You may observe cases in any of the following four (4) courtrooms and with any of the following (4) Judges. Judges are hearing their dependency cases on the following days at 9:00 a.m.:
Judge Fatima El-Amin Mondays and Fridays Judge Vincent C. Crawford Tuesdays and Thursdays Judge Desiree Sutton Peagler Wednesdays and Thursdays Judge Temika W. Murry Appointment Only
- Complete the Observation Form (page 5) and have the Judge that you are observing initial the form, prior to submitting it to Mr. Christopher Virgil at [email protected] .
- Register as a “New Supplier” in order be added to DeKalb County’s approved vendor
**The DeKalb County Supplier Registration Package can be found at https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/purchasing-contracting/isupplier-0 Click Here: iSupplier Registration Instructions
New Vendor- iSupplier Registration
**If you need help with registering as a supplier, please contact the number below or visit the website for additional iSupplier Helpdesk (404)-371-2713 or iSupplier [email protected].
To update your address information, go to the Profile Management Tab. You may view the video tutorials to assist with Account Management or call the Helpdesk number above.
**Print and complete the Direct Deposit ACH Form and return to the Accounting Department once you have completed all requested items in this package. Follow the instructions on the form – DO NOT RETURN THE FORM TO OUR OFFICE.
The form is attached as a separate document.
$$NOTE: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED WITH THE PURCHASING & CONTRACTING
DEPARTMENT AND TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION, AS NEEDED, IF YOU WANT TO BE PAID FOR YOUR SERVICES. $$
ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THESE STEPS, YOU WILL BE ADDED TO THE LIST AND WILL START TO RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS
