Capital Area Private Defender Service

The Capital Area Private Defender Service (“CAPDS”) is a joint venture non-profit corporation dedicated to to enhancing the quality of representation provided indigent adult defendants in Travis County. The creation of the CAPDS is a collaboration of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association, the Austin Bar Association, and the Travis County Criminal Judiciary. The Capital Area Private Defender Service is dedicated to assisting indigent clients of Travis County facing criminal charges. Our organization provides consulting and management services to deliver the highest possible quality defense for those facing criminal charges in Travis County.