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Los Angeles County ICDA (Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments)

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Los Angeles
Conflict PanelActively HiringLow Risk

310+

Total Staff

300+

Attorneys

25,000+

Annual Caseload

3

Open Positions

About

The largest conflict panel system in California handling 25,000+ cases annually across LA County's expansive court system.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile DefenseMental Health CourtVeterans Court

Career Pathways

Conflict PanelPrivate PracticeSolo Practice

Experience Value

Largest conflict panel in California — 25,000+ cases/year means abundant work for panel attorneys. LA County court system experience is transferable across the region. Ideal launchpad for solo criminal defense practice.

Specialty Courts

Drug CourtMental Health CourtVeterans Court

Holistic Defense Services

InvestigatorsExpert WitnessesInterpreters

Open Positions(3)

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Conflict Panel Attorney — Felony

Los Angeles
$0k$0k
felony3-5 yearsBilingual Preferred
Apply

Conflict Panel Attorney — Misdemeanor

Los Angeles
$0k$0k
misdemeanor1-3 yearsBilingual Preferred
Apply

ICDA Panel Attorney — General Felony

Los Angeles
$0k$0k
felony2-5 yearsBilingual Preferred
Apply

Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$75/hr
Mid-Career$100/hr
Senior$120/hr
Leadership$140/hr

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$4.3M

Low Risk

Primary Sources

Los Angeles County FY2025-26 Budget — ICDA Program

2025-01-01

Figures cited: $4.3M ICDA program budget

Budget Trend

= Stable

Largest conflict panel in California. Budget stable and tied to LA County court system funding. Growing conflict caseloads from the PD and APD offices drive consistent demand for panel attorneys.

Quick Info

County
Los Angeles
Region
Los Angeles
Case Management
Legal Server
Caseload/Attorney
~83
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Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

  • Hourly Compensation ($75-$140/hr)
  • Investigator Access
  • Expert Witness Funding
  • Interpreter Services

Funding Sources

  • Los Angeles County General Fund
  • State Subvention (AB 2302)
  • Federal grants

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