How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Massachusetts? The average Criminal Defense Lawyer salary in Massachusetts is $111,697 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $96,230 and $129,455. 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $108,073 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $109,237 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $109,424 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $108,858 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $108,070 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $115,638 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $109,613 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $115,638 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $115,638 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $112,077 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Job Openings for Criminal Defense Lawyer in Massachusetts
Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - San Antonio , TX
Unfortunately, there really isn't that much room for growth in the criminal defense field; the maximum responsibility you can ever hope for is to be a senior lawyer at a tiny firm. Yet every other ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Haraka Headhunters - Reading , PA
Criminal Defense Attorney Location: Reading, PA Salary: $110k-$140k+EOY Bonus Haraka Headhunters LLC is a legal search firm specializing in corporate attorney placements. We are currently working ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
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 - 5 days ago
We are seeking a skilled and motivated litigator to join our growing team of criminal defense attorneys. You will have the opportunity to take cases to trial, argue motions, and advocate aggressively ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
The Matian Firm, APC - Los Angeles , CA
We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Senior Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for an ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
hrEdge Consulting - Tampa , FL
Salary: $95,000-$105,000/year Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law is a boutique law firm serving the Tampa Bay and Northwest Florida areas. The firm's practice includes criminal defense, debt defense ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 13 days ago
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