Complete your application by answering all questions and filling out the applicable questionnaires to the panels you wish to join. Mail your completed application to: David H. Besso, Administrator Assigned Counsel Defender Plan Suffolk County Bar Association 120 Fourth Avenue Box 5591 Bay Shore, NY 115706 Your application will be reviewed for completeness and for satisfaction of the minimum requirements. Your references will be reviewed and some or all of them may be contacted. If a screening is required, you will be notified of the date. Panel membership is a privilege, not a right. Upon certification to the panel, an attorney’s conduct and performance are regulated by Article 18-B of the County Law, the Rules of the Appellate Division, and the rules and regulations of the Assigned Counsel Defender Plan. |
| INFORMATION FOR APPLICATIONS |
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| Assigned Counsel Defender Plan of Suffolk County, 120 Fourth Avenue, Box 5591, Bay Shore, NY 11706 Phone: 631-666-2500, Fax: 631-666-8401, Email: Admin@suffolk18b.org |
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Although not required for Plan acceptance, we have enclosed applications for the Suffolk County Bar Association and
the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association. As an attorney practicing before the courts, you will find active participation
in these Bar Associations important to your practice.
the Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association. As an attorney practicing before the courts, you will find active participation
in these Bar Associations important to your practice.
| Suffolk County Bar Association and Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association |
ELIGIBILITY
If you have been admitted
to practice for a minimum of
five (5) years, you are
eligible to be considered for
against all charges triable
in the County Court.
Lawyers admitted to
practice for less
than five (5) years are
eligible for all other lists.
to practice for a minimum of
five (5) years, you are
eligible to be considered for
against all charges triable
in the County Court.
Lawyers admitted to
practice for less
than five (5) years are
eligible for all other lists.
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