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Federal CJA Panel (Northern District of California)

San Francisco, Federal — N.D. Cal County · Bay Area
Conflict PanelLimited OpeningsLow Risk

125+

Total Staff

120+

Attorneys

3,000+

Annual Caseload

2

Open Positions

About

Federal CJA panel for the Northern District of California. $177/hr non-capital, $226/hr capital cases. Developmental panel available for newer attorneys with structured mentorship.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Federal Felony DefenseFederal Misdemeanor DefenseFederal Appeals

Career Pathways

Conflict PanelPrivate PracticeSolo PracticeFederal Defense

Experience Value

Highest hourly rates among California conflict panels. Federal practice prestige and CJA developmental panel provide a structured path into federal criminal defense. Essential for attorneys building a federal practice.

Holistic Defense Services

Investigators (CJA voucher)Expert Witnesses (CJA voucher)InterpretersParalegals (CJA voucher)

Open Positions(2)

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CJA Panel Attorney — Federal Criminal Defense

San Francisco
$0k$0k
felonymisdemeanor5-10 years
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CJA Developmental Panel Attorney

San Francisco
$0k$0k
misdemeanorfelony2-5 years
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$177/hr
Mid-Career$177/hr
Senior$177/hr
Leadership$226/hr

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

Federal CJA Fund

Low Risk

Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.

Budget Trend

= Stable

Quick Info

County
Federal — N.D. Cal
Region
Bay Area
Case Management
CM/ECF
Caseload/Attorney
~25
Website
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Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

  • Hourly Compensation ($177-$226/hr)
  • CJA Voucher for Investigators
  • CJA Voucher for Expert Witnesses
  • Developmental Panel Mentorship

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