NEW: Bay Area Court Intelligence — sentencing analytics, judge data, and pretrial insights for 9 counties >
Defense Intel
Back to Directory

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles — Criminal Defense Unit

Los Angeles, Los Angeles County · Los Angeles
Legal AidLimited OpeningsHigh Risk

4.0

Glassdoor Rating

25+

Total Staff

12+

Attorneys

2,000+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

About

Criminal defense and reentry unit within LAFLA. Focuses on collateral consequences, expungement, and immigration-related criminal defense.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Reentry DefenseExpungementImmigration-Related Criminal DefenseCollateral Consequences

Career Pathways

Nonprofit DefensePublic Defender Track

Experience Value

Unique focus on collateral consequences and reentry defense fills a critical gap in criminal defense. Immigration defense intersection expertise is increasingly valuable. LAFLA's community-based model provides holistic lawyering skills.

Holistic Defense Services

Social WorkersCommunity Advocates

Open Positions(1)

View All

Staff Attorney — Criminal Defense & Reentry

Los Angeles
$72k$90k
misdemeanorreentryexpungement1-3 yearsBilingual Preferred
Apply

Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$68,000-$82,000
Mid-Career$85,000-$105,000
Senior$110,000-$138,000
Leadership$142,000-$185,000

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$5M

High Risk

Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.

Budget Trend

? Too Early to Tell

Quick Info

County
Los Angeles
Region
Los Angeles
Case Management
Legal Server
Caseload/Attorney
~167
Website
Visit

Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

  • 403(b) Retirement
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PSLF-Eligible
  • Paid CLE
  • Flexible Schedule

Find Your Role Here

Take a quick career screener to see how well you match with Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles — Criminal Defense Unit and get personalized role suggestions.

Take Career Screener

Ready to Defend Those Who Need It Most?

Whether you're an attorney looking for your next role, building your defense career, or an office with positions to fill — we're here to connect you.