Assistant Public Defender Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make in San Diego, CA? The average Assistant Public Defender salary in San Diego, CA is $110,565 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $95,252 and $128,141. 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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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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 25 days ago

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

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 71 days ago

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 ...

Lawjobs.com - 16 days ago

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 ...

LinkedIn - 20 days ago

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 San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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95252

128141

110565

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98324

137226

115749

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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Assistant Public Defender ranges from $95,252 to $128,141 with the average base salary of $110,565. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,324 to $137,226 with the average total cash compensation of $115,749.

View Average Salary for Assistant Public Defender as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,565	$95,252 - $128,141
Bonus	$5,185	$3,072 - $9,085
Total Pay	$115,749	$98,324 - $137,226

* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,426 - $128,375	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,710 - $128,757	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,178 - $128,041	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,847 - $128,942	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,178 - $128,041	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,727 - $130,125	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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