Criminal Defense Lawyer Salary in Leonard, MO

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How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Leonard, MO? The average Criminal Defense Lawyer salary in Leonard, MO is $98,721 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $85,048 and $114,414. 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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Entry Level Criminal Defense Attorney
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 - 1 day ago
Ambitious Criminal Defense Attorney | 2-5 yr exp | $90-150k
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 ...
ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago
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 - 15 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 - 17 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney
Ragab Law Firm, P.C. - Denver , CO
Criminal Defense Attorney (7+ Years Experience) Are you a fierce advocate for justice who thrives under pressure? Do you have a proven track record of winning challenging cases? If you answered yes ...
LinkedIn - 26 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney
Golden State Defense Pros - Santa Ana , CA
We're a Southern California criminal defense firm looking to bring on an associate attorney with good criminal defense experience. The position would involve handling a full case load of both ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Criminal Defense Lawyer in Leonard, MO

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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 Leonard, MO. The base salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer ranges from $85,048 to $114,414 with the average base salary of $98,721. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,788 to $122,524 with the average total cash compensation of $103,349.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $98,721 $85,048 - $114,414
Bonus $4,628 $2,740 - $8,110
Total Pay $103,349 $87,788 - $122,524
* 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 Defense Lawyer Salary Near Leonard, MO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Leonard, MO
CITY, STATE Columbia, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,766 - $116,725 COMPARE TO Leonard, MO
CITY, STATE Jefferson City, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,843 - $114,138 COMPARE TO Leonard, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,063 - $117,125 COMPARE TO Leonard, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,111 - $117,189 COMPARE TO Leonard, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,301 - $117,445 COMPARE TO Leonard, MO
CITY, STATE Independence, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,334 - $117,489 COMPARE TO Leonard, MO
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About Leonard, Missouri    Leonard is a village in Shelby County, Missouri, United States. The population was 61 at the 2010 census. Leonard is located at 39°53′43″N 92°10′51″W....More

Leonard, Missouri  area prices were up 0.7% from a year ago

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