Federal Public Defender — Eastern District of California
4.0
Glassdoor Rating
50+
Total Staff
30+
Attorneys
2,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Handles federal criminal cases across the Eastern District including Sacramento and Fresno divisions.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Covers a vast geographic district with both urban (Sacramento) and rural (Fresno, Bakersfield) federal courts. Wide variety of federal cases including drug trafficking, immigration, and fraud.
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
View AllAssistant Federal Public Defender
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $72,000-$90,000 |
| Mid-Career | $95,000-$125,000 |
| Senior | $130,000-$165,000 |
| Leadership | $170,000-$230,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$15M
Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.
Budget Trend
= StableQuick Info
- County
- Federal
- Region
- Sacramento
- Case Management
- Defender Services Office
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~67
- Phone
- (916) 498-5700
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
Non-union workplace
Benefits
- FERS Retirement
- Federal Health, Dental & Vision (FEHB)
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Federal Leave Benefits
- TSP (Thrift Savings Plan)
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