RFQ - Blake Attorney Representation - Statewide

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSBlake Attorney Representation - Skamania County
RFQ 26011
Expected Contract Period:           
Immediately through June 30, 2026. May be extended depending on funding. 

Application Due Date:                  
Rolling. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and positions are open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.

Submit Applications by Email to: Blake Defense Program      blake@opd.wa.gov

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Background:                                      
The State v. Blake decision invalidated 100,000s criminal convictions for simple drug possession from 1971 to 2021. Consequently, thousands of people across the state need to have their simple drug possession conviction vacated, refund of legal financial obligations, and in eligible felony cases to be resentenced. OPD has provided representation for individuals impacted by the Blake decision since 2022. There remains a strong demand for legal representation for individuals needing assistance with vacating their unconstitutional convictions and receiving their lawfully owed refunds.

This position will provide direct representation for resentencing to individuals who are in high priority categories such as individuals who may be immediately released due to resentencing, cases returned on appeal, and other emergent scenarios.