How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in New York, NY? The average Criminal Defense Lawyer salary in New York, NY is $120,595 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,896 and $139,768. 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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The Matian Firm, APC - San Joaquin , CA
We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a ...
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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 - 5 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 - 6 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 ...
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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 ...
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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 New York, NY. The base salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer ranges from $103,896 to $139,768 with the average base salary of $120,595. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,245 to $149,676 with the average total cash compensation of $126,253.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $120,595 $103,896 - $139,768
Bonus $5,657 $3,349 - $9,908
Total Pay $126,253 $107,245 - $149,676
* 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 New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,896 - $139,768 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,896 - $139,768 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,896 - $139,768 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,896 - $139,768 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,896 - $139,768 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,896 - $139,768 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Criminal Lawyer LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $103,896 MAXIMUM SALARY $139,768
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Investigator LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $57,909 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,198
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Paralegal LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $93,868 MAXIMUM SALARY $114,843
JOB TITLE Criminal Defense Attorney LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $97,379 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,001
JOB TITLE Lawyer LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $136,797 MAXIMUM SALARY $186,758
JOB TITLE Criminal Investigator LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $68,043 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,108
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