Defense Attorney Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Defense Attorney make in San Diego, CA? The average Defense Attorney salary in San Diego, CA is $110,853 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $95,500 and $128,474. 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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Personal Injury Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser - San Diego , CA

Wilson Elser's San Diego office is currently seeking a Personal Injury Defense Attorney with an emphasis on transportation and motor vehicle accident liability. This is an excellent opportunity for ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

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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Worker's Compensation Defense Attorney

QntmLogic - New Orleans , LA

We are currently seeking a skilled Worker's Compensation Defense Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in worker's compensation law, with experience ...

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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 - Minimum of 3 years experience

Michael & Associates - Houston , TX

Why not criminal defense? We're creating a large firm where attorneys can grow, be challenged, enjoy their work and their coworkers. And speaking of how we do things differently... 3) A Forward ...

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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 - 13 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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Average Salary Range for Defense Attorney in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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95500

128474

110853

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

98577

137579

116050

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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Defense Attorney ranges from $95,500 to $128,474 with the average base salary of $110,853. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,577 to $137,579 with the average total cash compensation of $116,050.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$110,853	$95,500 - $128,474
Bonus	$5,197	$3,077 - $9,105
Total Pay	$116,050	$98,577 - $137,579

* 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 San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,675 - $128,708	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,959 - $129,091	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,426 - $128,373	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,097 - $129,276	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,426 - $128,373	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,979 - $130,463	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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