Los Angeles County ICDA (Indigent Criminal Defense Appointments)
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
Career Pathways
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
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(3)
View AllSalary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $75/hr |
| Mid-Career | $100/hr |
| Senior | $120/hr |
| Leadership | $140/hr |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$4.3M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $4.3M ICDA program budget
Budget Trend
= StableLargest 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
- Phone
- (213) 974-5611
- Website
- Visit
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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