Hourly Wage for Assistant Public Defender Salary in the United States

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for an Assistant Public Defender in the United States is $49 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43 and $57. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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District-Wide Receptionist / Case Management Assistant

Federal Public Defender - Topeka , KS

Kansas Federal Public Defender Position Announcement District-Wide Receptionist / Case Management Assistant Topeka or Kansas City, KS Posted April 18, 2024 Deadline: May 20, 2024 (or until filled ...

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Experience Level Criminal Defense Attorney

Snohomish County Public Defender Association - Everett , WA

Snohomish County Public Defender Association is a private, non-profit law office that is passionate ... assist with the investigation. * Refer appropriate cases for social work services. Communicates ...

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Senior Deputy Public Defender

Bannock County - Pocatello , ID

The Sr. Deputy Public Defender Attorney handles and manages more complex felony, misdemeanor ... Ability to assist in the training

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Interpreter

Federal Public Defender CAE - Fresno , CA

The Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is accepting applications for a Spanish ... and assistant paralegals. They must demonstrate considerable resourcefulness, initiative ...

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Assistant Counsel I/II

Bay Area Air Quality Management District - San Francisco , CA

Experience prosecuting or defending such cases under air quality or other environmental laws, or in ... public health, air quality and the global climate. The Air District aims to achieve its mission ...

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Public Policy and Organizing Manager

League of Women Voters of California - Sacramento , CA

Defending Democracy. The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) is a nonpartisan political ... Oversee and administer the Future of California Elections Network (FoCE). * Assist in grant funded ...

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What does an Assistant Public Defender do?

Common responsibilities of an Assistant Public Defender

Negotiates with County and City Attorneys to reach plea agreements.

October 29, 2022

Interviews clients in custody and makes initial decisions concerning such things as bail, release from custody, and mental competency to stand trial.

December 26, 2022

Represents client at pre-trial hearings/conferences, other proceedings, arraignments, jury and non-jury trials, sentencing and post conviction hearings.

March 21, 2023

Prepares post trial motions, briefs and arguments for appeals to Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts.

April 29, 2023

Handling preliminary hearings for both felony and misdemeanor cases which are bond over to Superior and State court.

December 04, 2022

Required to work in jail environment (will be required to comply with all conditions imposed to enter a facility of this type).

January 04, 2023

Performs related duties as required.

February 03, 2023

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Assistant Public Defender in the United States. The average hourly rate for Assistant Public Defender ranges from $43 to $57 with the average hourly pay of $49. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $44 to $61 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $52.

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