Criminal Defense Lawyer Salary in Illinois

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How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Illinois? The average Criminal Defense Lawyer salary in Illinois is $105,314 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $90,729 and $122,056. 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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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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $107,991 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $107,579 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $97,490 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $98,417 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $99,961 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $107,579 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $96,976 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $96,152 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $99,961 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $94,711 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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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 - 3 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney - FT or PT - Vero Beach/Ft. Pierce - Hybrid
Musca Law - Fort Pierce , FL
Criminal Defense Attorney - FT or PT - Vero Beach/Ft. Pierce - Hybrid Company: Musca Law Workplace Type: hybrid Contact Email: recruitingmuscalaw.com Industry: Legal Start Date: 2024-04-11 Expire ...
Adzuna - 11 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 - 5 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 - 15 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney
Rier Jordan PA - Miami , FL
We are seeking an Associate Attorney for our busy Criminal Defense practice to become a part of our team! The ideal candidate will handle matters in State and Federal Court from inception through ...
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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 - 15 days ago
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About Illinois    Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross dome....More

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