Criminal Attorney Salary in Ridgewood, NJ

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How much does a Criminal Attorney make in Ridgewood, NJ? The average Criminal Attorney salary in Ridgewood, NJ is $119,210 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $102,699 and $138,161. 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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Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

Springer and Steinberg, P.C. - Denver , CO

C., a distinguished litigation firm with over 40 years of experience, seeks an accomplished criminal attorney to join our team. Our firm boasts a stellar reputation, consistently acknowledged by ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Associate Attorney

Darling Law - Orlando , FL

Now Hiring Associate Lawyer - Orlando/Tampa Criminal Defense Who We Are: Darling Law is a fast-growing, client-focused criminal defense law firm with locations in Orlando and Tampa. We have a great ...

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Criminal Law Attorney

The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. - Stuart , FL

And right now, we're on the lookout for exceptional Criminal Attorneys who are ready to make their mark. Picture this: as a key player in our esteemed legal ensemble, you'll be at the forefront of ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney

The Edgett Law Firm - McKinney , TX

The Edgett Law Firm is looking for an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney (1-3 years) to expand its team as soon as possible in the areas of Criminal Defense and some Family Law. We primarily ...

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Criminal Prosecutions | Assistant Attorney General IV-V

Texas Attorney General - Austin , TX

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Criminal Prosecutions Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General that performs complex to highly complex legal work. Work ...

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Ambitious Criminal Defense Attorney | 2-5 yr exp | $90-150k Tacoma, WA

NextLaw PLLC - Tacoma , WA

AMBITIOUS FORWARD-THINKING CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY WANTED! NextLaw, the Northwest's fastest-growing and highest rated criminal and injury law firm, is committed to providing top-notch legal ...

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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 Ridgewood, NJ

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102699

138161

119210

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

106008

147954

124799

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 Ridgewood, NJ. The base salary for Criminal Attorney ranges from $102,699 to $138,161 with the average base salary of $119,210. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,008 to $147,954 with the average total cash compensation of $124,799.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$119,210	$102,699 - $138,161
Bonus	$5,589	$3,308 - $9,793
Total Pay	$124,799	$106,008 - $147,954

* 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 Ridgewood, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Ridgewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Paramus, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,878 - $138,400	COMPARE TO Ridgewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Hackensack, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,699 - $138,161	COMPARE TO Ridgewood, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Bergenfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,699 - $138,161	COMPARE TO Ridgewood, NJ 0%
CITY, STATE Paterson, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,788 - $138,280	COMPARE TO Ridgewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Clifton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,788 - $138,280	COMPARE TO Ridgewood, NJ
CITY, STATE Passaic, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,788 - $138,280	COMPARE TO Ridgewood, NJ

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About Ridgewood, New Jersey

Ridgewood is a village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 24,958, reflecting an increase of 22 (+0.1%) from the 24,936 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 784 (+3.2%) from the 24,152 counted in the 1990 Census.[21] Ridgewood is a suburban bedroom community of New York City, located approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan. Ridgewood was ranked 26th in Money magazine's "Best Places to Live" in America, 2011.[22] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a tot...

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About Ridgewood, New Jersey Ridgewood is a village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the village population was 24,958, reflecting....More

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