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 and duties outlined in this document and the agreement between the attorney and the MAC Office.

Additional Requirements for MAC Misdemeanor Appointment List:

• A minimum of one year of work experience practicing criminal law;
• 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
  • Experience
    • Conducting some or all portions of a jury trial, such as voir dire, openings, cross examinations, 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
  • Training and Education
    • Intensive criminal trial skills training
    • Participation in a law school criminal defense clinic
    • Additional CLEs related to criminal defense
  • 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.