Indigent Defense Managed Counsel

Alyse Ferguson, Chief Attorney — Alyse Ferguson
Chief Attorney

Collin County Indigent Defense Managed Counsel Program
Russell A. Steindam Courts Building
2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 20209
McKinney, TX 75071
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Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday

Our Mission

The Mission of Indigent Defense is to improve the delivery of indigent defense services by providing attorney appointments and high quality legal representation to every indigent person, whose case has been entrusted to us by the Collin County District and County Courts. We are dedicated to the vigorous protection of the fundamental rights of our clients in criminal cases for which the appointment of counsel at public expense is provided by law. While acting as strong and ethical advocates for those facing loss of life, freedom or family, we strive to preserve the dignity of the individuals we represent, to keep them and the communities in which they live safe from wrongful convictions and unjust outcomes, and to enhance the integrity of the criminal justice system in Collin County.

The 77th Texas Legislature, through the passage of the Fair Defense Act, established the blueprint for meaningful interaction between State and local government through the creation of the first state body to administer statewide appropriations and policies. In exchange for State fiscal assistance, the local judiciary is required to report its plan for delivering indigent defense services.

Indigent Defense Contact Information

Tracye Sparks, Indigent Eligibility Specialist
Russell A. Steindam Courts Building
2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 20209
McKinney, TX 75071

Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday
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tsparks@collincountytx.gov
214-491-4824 (McKinney)
972-424-1460 ext. 4617 (Metro)
972-547-5788 (Fax)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the court-appointed lawyer refuse to speak with me about my family member’s criminal case?

Links & Resources

Application for Court Appointed Counsel - English

Application for Court Appointed Counsel - Spanish

Fair Defense Plan for Felony Cases
Fair Defense Plan for Misdemeanor Cases
Fair Defense Plan for Juvenile Cases

Senate Bill 7: Texas Fair Defense Act
Art. 26.04. Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

Approved Attorneys for Court Appointment

FOR NEW APPLICANTS:

Applications are accepted July 1 - July 14 and December 1 - 31. All felony and misdemeanor wheel applications must be submitted electronically by clicking the corresponding link below:

Requirements for Receiving District Court Appointments

Application for Attorneys to be placed on Court Appointment List - District Courts

Requirements for Receiving County Court at Law Appointments

Application for Attorneys to be placed on Court Appointment List - County Courts at Law

Paper applications are accepted for each of the wheels listed below:

Application for Attorneys to be placed on Court Appointment List – Juvenile Courts

Application for Attorneys to be placed on Court Appointment List – Mediator

Application for Attorneys to be placed on Court Appointment List - CPS

Application for Attorneys to be placed on Court Appointment List - Other - Non CPS

RENEWAL FORMS FOR EXISITING ATTORNEYS:

Attorney Annual Renewal Application - Juvenile Courts

Attorney Annual Renewal Application - CPS/CPS Mediator