Assistant Public Defender Salary in Wisconsin

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How much does an Assistant Public Defender make in Wisconsin? The average Assistant Public Defender salary in Wisconsin is $101,711 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $87,625 and $117,880. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Abbotsford, WI	Avg. Salary $96,049	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abrams, WI	Avg. Salary $97,902	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, WI	Avg. Salary $100,579	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adell, WI	Avg. Salary $101,505	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Afton, WI	Avg. Salary $100,270	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, WI	Avg. Salary $100,270	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algoma, WI	Avg. Salary $97,387	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allenton, WI	Avg. Salary $101,505	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma, WI	Avg. Salary $102,226	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alma Center, WI	Avg. Salary $96,049	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Legal Assistant II

Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc - Portland , OR

MPD was the first public defender organization under this system. MPD is the largest single ... The Legal Assistant position is a customer service position providing administrative support to the ...

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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

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 62 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 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 78 days ago

Microsoft Security Engineer - Client Consulting

Cyclotron, Inc. - Houston , TX

... Defender for Office 365, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity ... assist the customer to make the most of their investments in Microsoft technologies and services

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 52 days ago

Paralegal Legal Assistant

Geller Law, PC - Walnut Creek , CA

Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews * Assist in the development and ... Geller after several years of being a Public Defender where he handled hundreds of DUI cases and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 77 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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About Wisconsin

Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast. With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five dist...

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About Wisconsin Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by I....More

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