Attorney Resources

Become a MAC Attorney

Requirements for Admission to Mac Appointment List

Initial Requirements:

  • Be eligible to practice law in Texas and maintain good standing with the State Bar of Texas;
  • Maintain a telephone number and a private meeting space so the attorney can conduct confidential meetings and 
discussions with clients;
  • Maintain an email address to which the MAC Office may send official communication;
  • Maintain a physical address for official communication from the MAC Office;
  • Agree to the expectations & duties outlined in this document & the agreement between the attorney & the MAC Office;

Additional Requirements for MAC Misdemeanor Appointment List:

  • A minimum of one year of work experience practicing criminal law;
  • A completion of 10 hours of CLE credit related to criminal defense in the year prior to application; and
  • Other demonstrated training and experience related to criminal law, such as:
Training & Education
  • Intensive criminal trial skills training
  • Participation in a law school criminal defense clinic
  • Additional CLEs related to criminal defense
Experience
  • Conducting some or all portions of a jury trial, such as voir dire, openings, cross examination, direct examinations, and closing arguments, as first or second chair
  • Conducting evidentiary hearings in a criminal case
  • Additional years of work experience practicing criminal law

Other Comparable relevant experience, including but not limited to, work experience as a paralegal, investigator, client advocate in a criminal defense practice, or experience providing direct legal services to clients.

For questions or more details, please email our Misdemeanor Chief at [email protected].