Defense Attorney Salary in Pennsylvania

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How much does a Defense Attorney make in Pennsylvania? The average Defense Attorney salary in Pennsylvania is $102,741 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $88,512 and $119,073. 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 Stroudsburg, PA	Avg. Salary $104,079	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aaronsburg, PA	Avg. Salary $99,858	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abbottstown, PA	Avg. Salary $100,270	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abington, PA	Avg. Salary $108,609	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ackermanville, PA	Avg. Salary $108,197	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, PA	Avg. Salary $96,152	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acosta, PA	Avg. Salary $92,446	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adah, PA	Avg. Salary $100,785	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamsburg, PA	Avg. Salary $100,991	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adamstown, PA	Avg. Salary $102,432	Date Updated March 26, 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 ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

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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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 ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Arbitration & Litigation Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser - White Plains , NY

Wilson Elser's White Plains office is currently seeking an Arbitration & Litigation Defense Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with arbitration and litigation experience who are ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

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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Pennsylvania (/ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə/ (listen) PEN-sil-VAY-nee-ə), officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The Appalachian Mountains run through its middle. The Commonwealth is bordered by Delaware to the southeast, Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, Lake Erie and the Canadian province of Ontario to the northwest, New York to the north, and New Jersey to the east. Pennsylvania is the 33rd-largest state by area, and the 6th-most populous state according to the most recent of...

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