Criminal Attorney Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

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How much does a Criminal Attorney make in Corpus Christi, TX? The average Criminal Attorney salary in Corpus Christi, TX is $97,168 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $83,711 and $112,615. 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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Criminal Attorney

Alber Sklavos, P.C. - Huntington Station , NY

We are seeking a Criminal Attorney to become a part of our team! You will represent clients in legal proceedings, draw up legal documents and advise clients on legal transactions. Responsibilities

ZipRecruiter - 77 days ago

Criminal Defense Attorney

The Matian Firm, APC - Houston , TX

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for an experienced ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney Associate

Hart J Levin Law Corporation - Los Angeles , CA

We are a successful criminal defense firm in Los Angeles looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney. Duties include daily court appearances, talking to clients and negotiating deals with ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Criminal Defense Attorney

Ridley Defense, APC - Moorpark , CA

Criminal Defense Attorney When we have a chance to lift someone out of a bad situation and get them through a tough time, it is the most rewarding work we do. We take our clients by the hand and ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Criminal Defense Attorney

Dunham & Jones Law Firm, P.C. - Denton , TX

C. is seeking a criminal defense attorney for their Denton, TX location. If you are a dynamic individual who thrives from taking initiative and is eager to meaningfully contribute to the growth and ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Associate Attorney - Dui & Criminal Defense

Joyner Law - Denver , CO

We need an Attorney with experience in Criminal Defense, preferably managing DUI cases. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago

What does a Criminal Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a Criminal Attorney

Communicates with County personnel, Elected Officials, Judges, Defense Attorneys, victims and witnesses of crime, law enforcement agencies and the general public.

January 28, 2023

Required, if applicable - To get Veterans' Preference, you must indicate your preference in response to the appropriate question in your assessment questionnaire and you must submit the appropriate supporting documentation.

February 05, 2023

Action-oriented, accountable and driven to zealously defend clients (no matter what the facts of the case).

March 04, 2023

Represents the State in Justice of the Peace court to include going to one of four JP Precincts on a weekly basis to process all criminal cases set for a pre-trial or trial hearing, negotiating with Defense Attorneys and pro-se defendants and conducting bench and jury trials.

March 07, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of human behavior, and ability to effectively counsel, train, interview, and imbue others with an opinion or understanding of a concept.

March 29, 2023

Provides congressional staff with consultations and oral briefings that clarify legal questions, identify and discuss legal options, and inform congressional staff of CRS informational and analytical capabilities within the scope of the attorney's subject areas.

April 01, 2023

Prepares authoritative descriptive and background reports, memoranda, bill digests, surveys of laws, comparisons of laws and bills, and other types of written responses for congressional committees, Members, and staff that are characterized by substantial breadth and depth and that cover all pertinent factors and relationships.

April 20, 2023

Respond to legal inquiries from DPA members and the general public.

April 21, 2023

Draft briefs, motions, memos, and other documents in support of litigation and policy work.

May 11, 2023

Performs legal research by reading State statutes and codes, analytical books and online case research utilizing Lexis Nexis and specialized practice guides.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Criminal Attorney in Corpus Christi, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

83711

112615

97168

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

86407

120598

101724

What is the average salary for Criminal Attorney in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Attorney in Corpus Christi, TX. The base salary for Criminal Attorney ranges from $83,711 to $112,615 with the average base salary of $97,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,407 to $120,598 with the average total cash compensation of $101,724.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$97,168	$83,711 - $112,615
Bonus	$4,556	$2,697 - $7,982
Total Pay	$101,724	$86,407 - $120,598

* 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.

Criminal Attorney Salary Near Corpus Christi, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Harlingen, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,139 - $105,120	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Mcallen, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,668 - $103,141	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Brownsville, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,014 - $104,952	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Laredo, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,458 - $106,895	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,975 - $115,661	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,678 - $117,952	COMPARE TO Corpus Christi, TX

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About Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi (/ˌkɔːrpəs ˈkrɪsti/), colloquially Corpus (Latin: Body of Christ), is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio Counties. It is 130 miles southeast of San Antonio. Its political boundaries encompass Nueces Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. Its zoned boundaries include small land parcels or water inlets of three neighboring counties. The city's population was estimated to be 320,434 in 2014, making it the eighth-most populous city in Texas. The Corpus Christi metropolita...

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About Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi (/ˌkɔːrpəs ˈkrɪsti/), colloquially Corpus (Latin: Body of Christ), is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Tex....More

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