Federal Public Defender — Northern District of California
4.4
Glassdoor Rating
65+
Total Staff
40+
Attorneys
2,500+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Handles federal criminal cases in the Northern District including the Bay Area. Known for high-quality appellate practice.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Known nationally for high-quality appellate practice. Bay Area location provides access to tech-related federal cases (cybercrime, IP). Small, prestigious office with excellent mentorship and career advancement.
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
View AllAssistant Federal Public Defender
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $78,000-$98,000 |
| Mid-Career | $105,000-$140,000 |
| Senior | $145,000-$180,000 |
| Leadership | $185,000-$245,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$22M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $22M estimated annual budget
Budget Trend
= StableFederally funded through the Defender Services Office. Budget stable and tied to the federal judiciary appropriation.
Quick Info
- County
- Federal
- Region
- Bay Area
- Case Management
- Defender Services Office
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~63
- Phone
- (415) 436-7700
- 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)
Funding Sources
- Federal Defender Services Office
- U.S. Courts Judiciary Appropriation
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