Alameda County Public Defender
4.0
Glassdoor Rating
180+
Total Staff
130+
Attorneys
35,000+
Annual Caseload
3
Open Positions
About
Serves the East Bay including Oakland and Berkeley. Known for strong community defense and reentry programs.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Trial Volume
~400 jury trials/year
Source: Alameda County Public Defender estimate
Avg. Time to First Trial
4-6 months
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Strong connection to CAAP conflict panel — easy transition to panel work. Progressive county with holistic defense approach. Good training ground for Bay Area private defense practice.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(3)
View AllSalary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $100,000-$118,000 |
| Mid-Career | $125,000-$155,000 |
| Senior | $160,000-$195,000 |
| Leadership | $200,000-$275,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$55M
Primary Sources
2025-06-20
Figures cited: PD allocation ~$45M, flat from prior year
Budget Trend
= StableFlat budget with increasing caseloads. The county's CAAP conflict panel system absorbs overflow effectively. Medium vulnerability reflects reliance on county general fund with no dedicated state supplement beyond AB 625 minimums.
Quick Info
- County
- Alameda
- Region
- Bay Area
- Case Management
- LegalEdge
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~269
- Phone
- (510) 272-6600
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
SEIU Local 1021
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- ACERA Pension
- Health/Dental/Vision
- PSLF Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Union Membership
Funding Sources
- Alameda County General Fund
- AB 625 State Allocation
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