How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Bozeman, MT? The average Criminal Defense Lawyer salary in Bozeman, MT is $88,372 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $76,133 and $102,421. 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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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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Job Openings for Criminal Defense Lawyer in Bozeman, MT
The Matian Firm, APC - Rancho Cucamonga , CA
As the Entry Level Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage a caseload, as well as client interaction, and can ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 4 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney At Top DUI & Traffic Firm in Illinois You are an Illinois licensed ... On top of that, each lawyer works one-on-one with their own Case Manager that helps communicate ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 3 days ago
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 ...
ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago
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 - 18 days ago
Horwath Law, PLLC - Tacoma , WA
Horwath Law is a 7 attorney criminal defense law firm that handles public defense contracts for multiple cities in Pierce County. We are currently seeking an associate attorney to join our Tacoma ...
ZipRecruiter - Today
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 - 20 days ago
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What is the average salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminal Defense Lawyer in Bozeman, MT. The base salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer ranges from $76,133 to $102,421 with the average base salary of $88,372. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,586 to $109,681 with the average total cash compensation of $92,516.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $88,372 $76,133 - $102,421
Bonus $4,143 $2,453 - $7,260
Total Pay $92,516 $78,586 - $109,681
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Bozeman, MT
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CITY, STATE Butte, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,286 - $101,282 COMPARE TO Bozeman, MT
CITY, STATE Helena, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,623 - $103,081 COMPARE TO Bozeman, MT
CITY, STATE Cody, WY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,424 - $113,575 COMPARE TO Bozeman, MT
CITY, STATE Great Falls, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,513 - $105,623 COMPARE TO Bozeman, MT
CITY, STATE Billings, MT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,761 - $115,374 COMPARE TO Bozeman, MT
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Criminal Lawyer LOCATION Bozeman, MT MINIMUM SALARY $76,133 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,421
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Investigator LOCATION Bozeman, MT MINIMUM SALARY $58,230 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,679
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Attorney LOCATION Bozeman, MT MINIMUM SALARY $71,356 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,463
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Paralegal LOCATION Bozeman, MT MINIMUM SALARY $68,781 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,149
JOB TITLE Criminal Investigator LOCATION Bozeman, MT MINIMUM SALARY $49,728 MAXIMUM SALARY $73,170
JOB TITLE Defense Attorney LOCATION Bozeman, MT MINIMUM SALARY $76,133 MAXIMUM SALARY $102,421
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About Bozeman, Montana    Bozeman is a city in and the seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States. Located in southwest Montana, the 2010 census put Bozeman's population a....More

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