Assistant Public Defender Salary in Roanoke, VA

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make in Roanoke, VA? The average Assistant Public Defender salary in Roanoke, VA is $95,371 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $82,162 and $110,530. Salary ranges 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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Assistant Public Defender

Ontario County (Department of Human Resources) - Canandaigua , NY

Assistant Public Defender Job Description Starting Salary: $96,411 annually Typical Job Duties: * Provide zealous legal representation of the highest caliber. Work collaboratively with office ...

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Attorney - Assistant Public Defender

Schenectady County NY - Schenectady , NY

The Assistant Public Defender is accountable for providing high quality representation to our clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Preparing each case efficiently and ...

Recruitology - 13 days ago

Assistant Federal Public Defender

Federal Public Defender - Topeka , KS

Kansas Federal Public Defender Position Announcement Full-time Assistant Federal Public Defender, Kansas City, Kansas Posted April 18, 2024 Deadline: May 28, 2024 (or until filled) The Federal Public ...

Recruitology - 11 days ago

Public Defender

Kansas Federal Public Defenders - Kansas City , KS

Position Announcement Full-time Assistant Federal Public Defender, Kansas City, Kansas Posted April 18, 2024 Deadline: May 28, 2024 (or until filled) The Federal Public Defender for the District of ...

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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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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

Maintains confidentiality of information.

March 26, 2023

Provides information regarding County or unit activities and functions to clients, the public and other staff which may require the use of tact and discretion or the interpretation of policies, procedures or guidelines.

April 08, 2023

Supervises support staff in the operational aspects of representing indigent defendants at the initial Article 15.

April 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Assistant Public Defender in Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

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82162

110530

95371

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84809

118364

99842

What is the average salary for Assistant Public Defender in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Public Defender in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Assistant Public Defender ranges from $82,162 to $110,530 with the average base salary of $95,371. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,809 to $118,364 with the average total cash compensation of $99,842.

View Average Salary for Assistant Public Defender as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$95,371	$82,162 - $110,530
Bonus	$4,471	$2,647 - $7,833
Total Pay	$99,842	$84,809 - $118,364

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Assistant Public Defender Salary Near Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,558 - $109,717	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,286 - $108,006	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,980 - $114,321	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,488 - $115,004	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,274 - $114,717	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,607 - $113,819	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA

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About Roanoke, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs...

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About Roanoke, Virginia According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

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