Criminal Defense Lawyer Salary in Utica, NY

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How much does a Criminal Defense Lawyer make in Utica, NY? The average Criminal Defense Lawyer salary in Utica, NY is $101,357 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $87,320 and $117,469. 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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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 - 8 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney - Bilingual (Spanish)
The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC - Houston , TX
We are seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to become a part of our team! Although experience is preferred, newly licensed attorneys welcome to apply! The right candidate must be able to thrive in a ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Criminal Defense Attorney
EMERALD SEARCH PARTNERS - Seattle , WA
Emerald Search Partners is assisting a Puget Sound law firm in their search for a talented and driven Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team in Maple Valley (4233). This role will be handling ...
ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago
Remote Criminal Defense Attorney ( Salinas)
The Matian Firm, APC - Salinas , CA
As the Associate 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 - 16 days ago
Senior Criminal Defense Attorney
Omada Search - Austin , TX
Our client is looking to hire a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney. This job involves working on complex criminal cases, talking to clients, doing legal research, negotiating case settlements, and ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney
Snohomish County Public Defender Association - Everett , WA
Salary: $103,978.86 - $132,705.86 Experienced Level Criminal Defense Attorney Snohomish County Public Defender Association is a private, non-profit law office that is passionate about our communities
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 18 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Criminal Defense Lawyer in Utica, NY

Average Base Salary

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87320
117469
101357

Average Total Cash Compensation

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90133
125794
106109
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 Utica, NY. The base salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer ranges from $87,320 to $117,469 with the average base salary of $101,357. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,133 to $125,794 with the average total cash compensation of $106,109.

View Average Salary for Criminal Defense Lawyer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $101,357 $87,320 - $117,469
Bonus $4,752 $2,813 - $8,325
Total Pay $106,109 $90,133 - $125,794
* 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 Utica, NY

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Utica, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,435 - $118,969 COMPARE TO Utica, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,435 - $118,969 COMPARE TO Utica, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,017 - $121,097 COMPARE TO Utica, NY
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,700 - $115,290 COMPARE TO Utica, NY
CITY, STATE Albany, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,236 - $121,392 COMPARE TO Utica, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,201 - $121,344 COMPARE TO Utica, NY
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About Utica, New York    Utica (/ˈjuːtɪkə/ (listen)) is a city in the Mohawk Valley and the county seat of Oneida County, New York, United States. The tenth-most-populous city....More

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