Are you interested in becoming a Judge for the City of Dunwoody? Application process is now open.

RFQ 22-02 Municipal Court Judge

City of Dunwoody contracts with Municipal Judges who operate on four year terms and it appears that we are entering a renegotiation or replacement phase at the end of June 2022.  Dunwoody has had a fantastic history of hiring outstanding Judges therefore if you are interested in serving and have the requisite qualifications, please review and complete the RFQ requirements.  In my own reading of the RFQ, I noticed the pricing was left blank and is part of the bidding process but if you are interested in seeing what we currently pay judges you can review the City's Open Checkbook and select the expenditure type as Municipal Court, Purchased & Contracted Services.

An RFQ has been issued by the City of Dunwoody (“City”) to seek proposals for the position of Municipal Court Judge from qualified individual attorneys. The City desires to enter into a professional services contract with a qualified Proposer who can demonstrate competency and experience in providing such legal services to municipal governments. Interested parties who possess the desired qualifications listed and are experienced in providing such legal services are encouraged to submit a Response to this Request for Qualifications.  At its sole discretion, the City may by direct negotiation, finalize terms with the service provider who is selected for the contract award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all responses for any reason.

Criteria
• Experience, expertise and knowledge of municipal legal processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge, experience and ability in the operation of local governmental units in Georgia; court procedures and substantive criminal and civil law;
• Experience with the supervision of the proper handling of any discovery requests related to a pending citation; and experience ensuring that proper and accurate records of dispositions are maintained.
• Proposal’s presented approach to ensure the efficient use of time and resources to reduce delays in court proceedings.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain impartial and effective working relationships with other judges, judicial personnel, city management, elected officials and the general public.
• General familiarity with the City of Dunwoody.
• Fee Proposal

Proposer’s Qualifications
The Proposer shall comply with and be subject to all provisions of the City’s Charter and Codes, including, without limitation, the City’s Code of Ethics. Other specific qualifications include:
• Must be a resident of the State of Georgia and an Attorney-At-Law admitted to practice within the State and in good-standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and an active member and in good standing with the Georgia State Bar Association. Possess any other necessary and up-to-date required licenses, registrations, certifications and continuing education units.
• The attorney designated to perform the services of the Municipal Court Judge shall have at least five (5) years’ relevant experience practicing law and/or as a judge or substitute judge in the State
of Georgia in a municipal court or a court of record.
• The Proposer also shall demonstrate a high degree of practical experience, knowledge, and ability in the operation of local governmental units in Georgia; criminal procedure and substantive criminal and civil law; management of a courtroom and a large docket of cases; efficient use of time and resources to reduce delays that inconvenience other Court personnel; supervision of the proper handling of any discovery requests related to a pending citation; and experience ensuring that proper and accurate records of dispositions are maintained.
• Certification that the individual is not debarred and has all necessary and/or required insurance coverage in effect.
• Skills, capabilities, capacity and work experience of a demonstrated level that would assure completion of the scope of work in a timely and satisfactory manner.