Kern County Public Defender
3.3
Glassdoor Rating
95+
Total Staff
58+
Attorneys
28,000+
Annual Caseload
2
Open Positions
About
Serves Kern County with some of the highest caseloads per attorney in the state.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Extremely high caseloads provide unmatched trial volume. Capital defense experience is available. Actively hiring with lower competition for positions than coastal offices.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(2)
View AllSalary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $75,000-$88,000 |
| Mid-Career | $92,000-$115,000 |
| Senior | $120,000-$148,000 |
| Leadership | $155,000-$205,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$22M
Primary Sources
Budget Trend
= StableBudget has been flat despite significant caseload growth. High vulnerability reflects structural underfunding in a county with conservative fiscal priorities.
Quick Info
- County
- Kern
- Region
- Central Valley
- Case Management
- JusticeTrax
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~483
- Phone
- (661) 868-4700
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
AFSCME
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- Kern County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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