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Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Program
The Criminal Court Appointed Attorneys Program (CAAP) administers the conflicts program for the County of Alameda
Through this program, qualified attorneys represent indigent criminal defendants or minors whenever the public defender is restrained by a conflict of interest. The program maintains a panel of qualified private attorneys who provide professional and excellent representation for those entitled to court appointed attorneys.
CAAP is committed to the promotion of justice and high standards of professionalism, competency, diligence, and integrity among members of the criminal defense bar in Alameda County.
CAAP general phone:
(510) 302-2205
New! CAAP Grievance Line
Phone: (510) 433-8707
Interested in joining CAAP? Check out our FAQ.
Do you enjoy rooting for the underdog? Do you want to fight for those who society has largely abandoned? Are you ready to expand your murder practice?
Criminal defense attorneys – apply today to join the ACBA Court Appointed Attorneys Program (CAAP) Panel! Our panel of independent contractor attorneys step in to represent indigent clients when there is a conflict with the Office of the Alameda County Public Defender. Take as many or as few cases as your schedule dictates while you seek justice and build your professional profile.
CAAP is committed to promoting justice and high standards of professionalism, competency, diligence, and integrity among members of the criminal defense bar in Alameda County.
For more information, including hourly rates, please see below and check out our FAQ. If you have any questions, contact the Director, Andrea Zambrana, by email or phone (andrea@acbanet.org | 510.302.2202). Please note that CAAP will review all applications and consider waiving some of its requirements for suitable applicants, particularly those with the experience to take higher-level cases.
CAAP’s Hourly Rates
Social Worker Payment Rates
Rules
- Misdemeanor Appeals Compensation Guidelines
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Court Appointed Attorneys Program
- Rules For Investigators
- Rules for Social Workers
- Panel Qualifications Table & Other Application Requirements
- CAAP Fee and Billing Schedule
- Best Practices Guide
Forms
- New Streamlined CAAP Application
- McCormick-1538-request-form
- 2025 Declaration of Eligibility UPDATED
- Attorney Complaint Form
- Authorization Release School Records
- Case Control Form
- Certification Counsel Record
- Collaborative Court Referral Form
- Consent for Release of Confidential Mental Health Info Form
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form
- DIVERSION Petition Referral Form
- Crimmigration Consultation with SJC
- Immigration Questionnaire
- Investigation Funding Request Form
- Investigation Funding Request Form-Long Form
- Misdemeanor Diversion Agreement
- Notice of Unavailability
- Order for Misdemeanor Diversion
- Ancillary Service Providers Funding Request Form
- Request For Interpreter Services
- Request for School Records
- Social Work Expenses Approval Relief Pilot Program Data Tracking Form
- Social Worker Referral Form for Adults
- Social Worker Referral Form for Delinquency Court
- State of California DOJ Request for Record Transcript
- Substitution of Counsel Form Juvenile 602
SJC’s Consultation Program is Live!
Social Justice Collaborative (SJC) is a nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, committed to providing legal representation to low-income immigrants. They have partnered with the Court Appointed Attorney Program to offer crimmigration consultations, providing insight and support on immigration-related matters.
Consultation Program: To request a consultation, please complete the designated form. You can find the link to the right. The form collects your information and essential details about the case. After receiving a request, the SJC team will email you relevant information and next steps.
Thank you for joining us on this mission to impact the lives of individuals facing unique challenges positively.
Please note: this form is only to be used by CAAP Panel Attorneys.