Federal CJA Panel (Northern District of California)
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
Career Pathways
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
Open Positions(2)
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| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $177/hr |
| Mid-Career | $177/hr |
| Senior | $177/hr |
| Leadership | $226/hr |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
Federal CJA Fund
Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.
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= StableQuick Info
- County
- Federal — N.D. Cal
- Region
- Bay Area
- Case Management
- CM/ECF
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~25
- Phone
- (415) 522-2000
- Website
- Visit
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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