Launch Your Criminal Defense Career
Whether you're a new attorney breaking into criminal defense or an experienced public defender ready for conflict panels and private practice — we'll connect you with opportunities within 48 hours.
With conflict panels expanding across California's 58 counties, there are more opportunities than ever for criminal defense attorneys. Let us connect you with the right one.
How It Works
From application to placement in days, not months.
Submit Your Info
Fill out the form below. Takes under 3 minutes.
Match Within 48 Hours
A coordinator reviews your profile and identifies matching defense offices.
Interview
We introduce you directly to hiring managers. No generic applications.
Start
Start defending clients where you're needed most.
Interested in conflict panel work?
Browse open panels, compare hourly rates ($72-$177/hr), and find opportunities that match your experience level across all 58 California counties.
Start Your Career Launcher Profile
Fill out the form below and we'll match you with defense offices that need your skills. Takes under 3 minutes.
Why Career Launcher Works
You're not just a resume in a pile. You're an experienced professional with a dedicated advocate in your corner.
48-Hour Matching
No weeks waiting for callbacks. We connect you with actively hiring defense offices within 2 business days.
Dedicated Advocate
A real person reviews your profile, understands your strengths, and makes direct introductions to hiring managers.
Priority Placement
Career Launcher professionals go to the front of the line. You're motivated, trained, and ready — employers know that.
Your Defense Experience Matters
Whether you're a defense attorney, investigator, paralegal, social worker, or administrator — there's a defense office that needs you right now.