Defense Attorney Salary in Illinois

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How much does a Defense Attorney make in Illinois? The average Defense Attorney salary in Illinois is $105,314 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $90,729 and $122,056. 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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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL	Avg. Salary $107,991	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL	Avg. Salary $107,579	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL	Avg. Salary $97,490	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL	Avg. Salary $98,417	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL	Avg. Salary $99,961	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL	Avg. Salary $107,579	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL	Avg. Salary $96,976	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL	Avg. Salary $96,152	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL	Avg. Salary $99,961	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL	Avg. Salary $94,711	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Restaurant Defense Attorney

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Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

The Matian Firm, APC - Modesto , CA

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated ...

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Criminal Defense Attorney (FL)

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

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Criminal Defense Attorney

EMERALD SEARCH PARTNERS - Maple Valley , 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 ...

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Defense Attorney - Insurance

Principal Claims Inc - Southlake , TX

As an Insurance Defense Attorney at Principled Claims, you'll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 14 days of ...

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Insurance Defense Attorney

Ascendion - Dallas , TX

Insurance Defense Attorney Location: Dallas, Texas (Hybrid) One of the fastest-growing law firms is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in insurance defense to join their dynamic team. If ...

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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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Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...

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