County Engages Matt Newburg for Public Defender Leadership

Eaton County is entering into a Public Defender Executive Committee Services Agreement with attorney Matt Newburg as an independent contractor. Newburg will provide executive leadership and indigent defense services to the Public Defender Office at MIDC-approved hourly rates starting August 21, 2026.

Document date · August 19, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$160/hour for administrative services or the MIDC capital/life offense hourly rate (whichever is greater); legal services billed at applicable MIDC-assigned counsel hourly rates

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Effective on Commencement Date in 2026 with Deferred Effective Date of August 21, 2026; continues until terminated or until 90-day transition period concludes after appointment of successor leadership

Renewal

Agreement continues until terminated; County or Executive Committee (by unanimous vote) may terminate with 90 days’ written notice, and County may terminate immediately for cause. If a new chief public defender is hired, the agreement shifts to a 90-day advisory transition period before ending.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Eaton County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-08-19

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Eaton County?

Newburg, Matt was awarded this professional services contract by Eaton County, as recorded on August 19, 2026. The contract value is $160/hour for administrative services or the MIDC capital/life offense hourly rate (whichever is greater); legal services billed at applicable MIDC-assigned counsel hourly rates.

How much is the Newburg, Matt contract with Eaton County worth?

The Newburg, Matt contract with Eaton County is valued at $160/hour for administrative services or the MIDC capital/life offense hourly rate (whichever is greater); legal services billed at applicable MIDC-assigned counsel hourly rates, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Eaton County Board of Commissioners Agenda 2026-08-19 (Agenda), dated August 19, 2026 from Eaton County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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