Federal Defenders of San Diego Inc.
4.2
Glassdoor Rating
80+
Total Staff
50+
Attorneys
4,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Community Defender Organization handling federal cases in the Southern District. High volume of immigration-related cases.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
CDO model provides unique nonprofit structure within federal defense. Border proximity means unmatched immigration defense volume. Drug trafficking and cross-border cases provide specialized expertise highly valued in private practice.
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
View AllAssistant Federal Defender
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $75,000-$92,000 |
| Mid-Career | $98,000-$130,000 |
| Senior | $135,000-$170,000 |
| Leadership | $175,000-$235,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$25M
Primary Sources
Budget Trend
= StableCommunity Defender Organization (CDO) model funded through the federal Defender Services Office. Budget stable. Immigration case volume driven by border proximity.
Quick Info
- County
- Federal
- Region
- San Diego
- Case Management
- Defender Services Office
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~80
- Phone
- (619) 234-8467
- 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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