Defense Attorney Salary in Sweeny, TX

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How much does a Defense Attorney make in Sweeny, TX? The average Defense Attorney salary in Sweeny, TX is $102,653 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $88,436 and $118,972. 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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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 ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Personal Injury Defense Attorney

gpac - Cross River , NY

Law Firm is currently seeking a Personal Injury Defense Attorney . Great opportunity for 2+ year litigation attorney to grow career. Qualifications Of a Personal Injury Defense Attorney * JD from an ...

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Criminal Defense Attorney

The Matian Firm, APC - Houston , TX

The Criminal Defense Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorney's and legal assistants

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

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 ...

ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

Insurance Defense Attorney

Collins-Hinderliter - Dallas , TX

Join Our Team as an Insurance Defense Attorney! Are you a seasoned attorney with a passion for litigation and a keen understanding of insurance law? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Removal Defense Attorney

BOGART, SMALL + ASSOCIATES - Fayetteville , AR

The removal defense attorney will be attached to the firm's already existing removal defense practice with the goal of growing and diversifying the existing caseload. The position will require ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

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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 Sweeny, TX

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88436

118972

102653

Average Total Cash Compensation

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91284

127405

107466

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 Sweeny, TX. The base salary for Defense Attorney ranges from $88,436 to $118,972 with the average base salary of $102,653. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,284 to $127,405 with the average total cash compensation of $107,466.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$102,653	$88,436 - $118,972
Bonus	$4,813	$2,849 - $8,433
Total Pay	$107,466	$91,284 - $127,405

* 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 Sweeny, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sweeny, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,375 - $121,581	COMPARE TO Sweeny, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,789 - $122,138	COMPARE TO Sweeny, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,709 - $122,030	COMPARE TO Sweeny, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,465 - $116,321	COMPARE TO Sweeny, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,709 - $113,958	COMPARE TO Sweeny, TX
CITY, STATE Corpus Christi, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,675 - $112,567	COMPARE TO Sweeny, TX

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About Sweeny, Texas

Sweeny is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, the westernmost incorporated town in the county. The population was 3,684 at the 2010 census. The city's motto is "A City With Pride". The city is also known as Adamston....

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