Defense Attorney Salary in Benton Harbor, MI

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How much does a Defense Attorney make in Benton Harbor, MI? The average Defense Attorney salary in Benton Harbor, MI is $100,066 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $86,207 and $115,973. 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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Entry Level Criminal Defense Attorney

The Matian Firm, APC - Rancho Cucamonga , CA

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Entry Level 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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Criminal Defense Attorney At Top Dui & Traffic Firm In Illinois

Driver Defense Team - Villa Park , IL

Criminal Defense Attorney At Top DUI & Traffic Firm in Illinois You are an Illinois licensed attorney who loves to help others. You are outgoing and you have experience litigating in court. You want ...

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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 ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney

Grace Legal Group Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

Growth opportunities We are seeking a diligent and driven Criminal Defense Attorney to join our team on a probationary basis. This position requires travel across Southern California to various ...

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Insurance Defense Attorney

RemX - White Plains , NY

RemX is assisting our client, an esteemed Insurance Defense firm with a search for a skilled Insurance Defense Attorney to join their dynamic team. The firm specializes in handling complex litigation ...

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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 ...

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What does a Defense Attorney do?

Common responsibilities of a Defense Attorney

Represent defendants in all legal proceedings including, but not limited to arraignments, pre-trial motions, trials, guilty pleas and post-trial matters, including but not limited to post-trial motions, sentencing hearings, restitution hearings, sentence reviews and the filing of appeals.

October 09, 2022

Prepares a variety of legal forms and documents such as discovery requests and responses, pleadings, subpoenas, medical summaries, etc.

November 05, 2022

Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.

December 24, 2022

Meet with detained noncitizen clients and potential clients via telephone and in-person at 630 Sansome Street in San Francisco, Mesa Verde ICE Processing Facility in Bakersfield, Yuba County Jail in Marysville, and other ICE facilities as necessary.

February 02, 2023

Attend pre-trial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategies.

February 17, 2023

Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the State of Florida Bar.

February 17, 2023

Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, status reports and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.

March 09, 2023

Act on a rotating basis to provide 24-hour access to counsel to individuals under arrest and or investigation for DUI.

March 09, 2023

Participate in workshops for the public and collaborative partners on basic pathways to citizenship, benefits eligibility, understanding individual rights, and other topics.

April 16, 2023

Works under the direction and guidance provided by higher level Attorneys and/or Managing Attorney.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Defense Attorney in Benton Harbor, MI

Average Base Salary

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86207

115973

100066

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88984

124194

104757

What is the average salary for Defense Attorney in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Defense Attorney in Benton Harbor, MI. The base salary for Defense Attorney ranges from $86,207 to $115,973 with the average base salary of $100,066. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,984 to $124,194 with the average total cash compensation of $104,757.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,066	$86,207 - $115,973
Bonus	$4,691	$2,777 - $8,220
Total Pay	$104,757	$88,984 - $124,194

* 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.

Defense Attorney Salary Near Benton Harbor, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Benton Harbor, MI
CITY, STATE South Bend, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,058 - $113,083	COMPARE TO Benton Harbor, MI
CITY, STATE Mishawaka, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,058 - $113,083	COMPARE TO Benton Harbor, MI
CITY, STATE Elkhart, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,994 - $114,342	COMPARE TO Benton Harbor, MI
CITY, STATE Gary, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,108 - $119,876	COMPARE TO Benton Harbor, MI
CITY, STATE Kalamazoo, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,998 - $117,037	COMPARE TO Benton Harbor, MI
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,108 - $119,876	COMPARE TO Benton Harbor, MI

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About Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located southwest of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana. In 2010, the population was 10,038 according to the census. It is the smaller, by population, of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, an area with 156,813 people. Benton Harbor and the city of St. Joseph are separated by the St. Joseph River and are known locally as the "Twin Cities".[not in citation given] Fairplain and Benton Heights are unincorporated areas adjacent to Benton Harbor. According to...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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About Benton Harbor, Michigan Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County in the U.S. state of Michigan which is located southwest of Kalamazoo, and northwest of South Bend, Indiana.....More

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