CJA Panel

The Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel for the Eastern District of Texas consists of private attorneys who accept appointed cases from the Magistrate or District Judges. CJA counsel are reimbursed for their representation by the United States District Court, according to rates set by Congress. Funds for investigators, experts and other defense-related staff are also reimbursed by the Court. Chapter 2, § 230: Compensation and Expenses of Appointed Counsel I United States Courts (uscourts.gov) for current CJA rates.

Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court Website

The Texas Eastern U.S. District Court website contains a link to the CJA Panel Application, as well as instructions for submitting the application. If you have questions about panel membership, please email cjaapplication@txed.uscourts.gov.

The Texas Eastern U.S. District Court website also offers information, forms and resources regarding the CJA eVoucher System. CJA Forms used for the appointment of and claims for counsel, experts, court reporters and other services providers under the CJA can be found Attorneys I Eastern District of Texas I United States District Court (uscourts.gov).

CJA Panel Attorney Resource Website

The CJA Panel Attorney Resources Website is designed to assist with connecting panel attorneys with resource providers who work with CJA-appointed counsel.

CJA Panel Attorney Representative

Each federal judicial district has a CJA panel representative. As the representative of all panel attorneys in the district, the CJA panel representative acts as the point of contact between panel members and other components of the judicial branch with respect to the CJA program. The CJA panel representative for the Eastern District of Texas is Greg Waldron, who may be reached at 903-758-2200.

Telephone and E-Mail Consultations

CJA Panel Attorneys are encouraged to consult with the Federal Defender's Office on any aspect of a CJA case. Inquiries may be directed by telephone or e-mail to individual attorneys. For contact information see our office directory. Requests for assistance with preparation of court motions are also welcome.

Litigation Support

Litigation support is a resource for Defender staff and CJA Panel Attorneys facing cases with large volumes of discovery and/or electronic discovery. The Litigation Support I Defender Services Office - Training Division (fd.org) defines litigation support, provides contact information for the National Litigation Support Team, and contains links to an Initial Discovery and 3rd Party Assessment Checklist, Recommended E-Discovery Practices for FPD/CJA Attorneys, and a Guide for CJA Panel Attorneys on obtaining resources in the CJA system.

CJA Plan

The Amended CJA Plan I Eastern District of Texas I United States District Court (uscourts.gov) for the Eastern District of Texas was adopted on February 26, 2019.