Juvenile Dependency Legal Representation for Parents and Conflict Children Clients in Santa Clara Superior Court

The Judicial Council of California (Council), chaired by the Chief Justice of California, is the chief policy making agency of the California judicial system. The California Constitution directs the council to improve the administration of justice by surveying judicial business, recommending improvements to the courts, and making recommendations annually to the Governor and the Legislature. The council also adopts rules for court administration, practice and procedure, and performs functions prescribed by law.

The primary purpose of the Judicial Council’s Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC) is to assist the courts in maximizing access to and effectiveness of court services for children, families, and other vulnerable litigants.

You are invited to respond with information to assist the Judicial Council of California in identifying prospective law firms or individuals (through any model of representation, e.g. two offices, primary parent, panel) to provide legal representation for parents and conflict children clients in juvenile dependency proceedings on behalf of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

All submissions are due byJune 10, 2026, no later than 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). All interested parties must submit an electronic version of the entire response marked “Response to RFI # CFCC-2026-16-DMto be transmitted by email to the Judicial Council’s solicitations mailbox at solicitations@jud.ca.gov (link sends email) . The RFI number CFCC-2026-16-DMmust be included in the subject line of all communications.

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The Judicial Council, as a public entity, prohibits direct contact with any Council personnel during the solicitation process in order to maintain fairness and equality to all proposers.
Proposers are specifically directed NOT to contact any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants for meetings, conferences, or discussions that are related to the solicitation at any time between release of the solicitation and any award and execution of a contract.
Unauthorized contact with any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants may be cause for rejection of the Proposer’s proposal.