Hourly Wage for Criminal Defense Lawyer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Criminal Defense Lawyer in the United States is $49 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43 and $57. Hourly rate 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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What is a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

A Criminal Defense Lawyer is a lawyer (mostly barristers) specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity. Some criminal defense lawyers are privately retained, while others are employed by the various jurisdictions with criminal courts for appointment to represent indigent persons; the latter are generally called public defenders. The terminology is imprecise because each jurisdiction may have different practices with various levels of input from state and federal law or consent decrees. Some jurisdictions use a rotating system of appointments, with ju...

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Senior Criminal Defense Attorney
The Matian Firm, APC - Modesto , CA
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 a dedicated ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney (FL)
Price Benowitz LLP - Miami , FL
The Criminal Defense Attorney will help our firm establish a presence in this market while working independently on cases and focusing on achieving the best possible result for each and every client
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney
EMERALD SEARCH PARTNERS - Maple Valley , WA
Emerald Search Partners is assisting a Puget Sound law firm in their search for a talented and driven Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team in Maple Valley (4233). This role will be handling ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Junior Attorney
The Nieves Law Firm: Oakland Criminal Defense Attorneys - Oakland , CA
Jr. Criminal Defense Associate (Misdemeanor Experience Required) At The Nieves Law Firm, APC, we ... We are seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with experience in a private criminal defense setting ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney (2+ years) - Houston, TX
Libra Search Group - Houston , TX
If you are an Attorney with Criminal Defense experience, please read on! Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. We're looking for a talented ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney
Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation - Sacramento , CA
C. is actively seeking a highly qualified criminal defense attorney to join its growing Criminal Defense practice in Sacramento. The ideal candidate will have at minimum two (2) years of relevant ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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49

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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52
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Criminal Defense Lawyer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Criminal Defense Lawyer ranges from $43 to $57 with the average hourly pay of $49. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $44 to $61 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $52.

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