Defense Attorney Salary in New York, NY

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How much does a Defense Attorney make in New York, NY? The average Defense Attorney salary in New York, NY is $120,242 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,589 and $139,356. 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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Council for Children's Rights - Juvenile Defense Attorney

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions - Charlotte , NC

The Juvenile Defense Attorney will primarily represent children in delinquency matters in Mecklenburg County Juvenile Court. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by June 1, 2024

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Restaurant Defense Attorney

gpac - Houston , TX

Restaurant Defense Attorney Location: Houston, TX I am partnered with a well established regional firm located in Houston, TX with a highly collegial environment is seeking a 7+ year Restaurant ...

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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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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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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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Litigation Defense Attorney

Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. - Greenville , SC

Litigation Defense Attorney at Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. Greenville, SC, United States Who we are : Willson Jones Carter & Baxley, P.A. is a well-established insurance defense law firm 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 New York, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

103589

139356

120242

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

106929

149236

125880

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 New York, NY. The base salary for Defense Attorney ranges from $103,589 to $139,356 with the average base salary of $120,242. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,929 to $149,236 with the average total cash compensation of $125,880.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$120,242	$103,589 - $139,356
Bonus	$5,639	$3,340 - $9,880
Total Pay	$125,880	$106,929 - $149,236

* 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 New York, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,210 - $140,192	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,210 - $140,192	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,210 - $140,192	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,210 - $140,192	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,210 - $140,192	COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,210 - $140,192	COMPARE TO New York, NY

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About New York, New York

The City of New York, usually called either New York City (NYC) or simply New York (NY), is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2017 population of 8,622,698 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 square miles (784 km2), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass and one of the world's most populous megacities, with an estimated 20,320,876 people in its 2017 M...

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