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Sacramento County Conflict Criminal Defense Panel
Sacramento County · Sacramento County Superior Court
Accepting ApplicationsConflict Panel
90+Attorneys
N/AAnnual Caseload
$75–$130/hrRate Range
N/ABudget
About
The Sacramento County Conflict Criminal Defense Panel serves as the conflict defense system for cases where the Sacramento County Public Defender is conflicted. Located in California's state capital, the panel experiences high demand and is actively growing its roster. The misdemeanor panel is open to newly barred attorneys.
Rate Schedule
| Case Type | Rate Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| misdemeanor | Per Hour | $75/hr |
| felony | Per Hour | $90/hr |
| serious felony | Per Hour | $110/hr |
| homicide | Per Hour | $130/hr |
Resources Available
Investigator
Investigator services funded through panel administration
Expert Witness
Expert witness funding available with court approval
Interpreter
Court-provided interpreters at Sacramento courthouses
Requirements
- Bar Admission: California
- Minimum Experience: 1+ year for felony panel
- Malpractice InsuranceRequired
- Background CheckRequired
Highlights
- $75-$130/hr by case class
- 90+ panel attorneys
- Growing panel — high demand
- State capital location
- Misdemeanor panel open to new attorneys
Application Process
- Method: Application through Sacramento County Superior Court
- Timeline: Rolling admissions, high demand
Quick Info
- County
- Sacramento
- Admin Body
- Sacramento County Superior Court
- Panel Type
- Conflict Panel
- Website
- www.saccourt.ca.gov
- Accepts New Attorneys
- Yes