Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles — Criminal Defense Unit
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
Career Pathways
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
Open Positions(1)
View AllStaff Attorney — Criminal Defense & Reentry
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary 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
Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.
Budget Trend
? Too Early to TellQuick Info
- County
- Los Angeles
- Region
- Los Angeles
- Case Management
- Legal Server
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~167
- Phone
- (323) 801-7989
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
Non-union workplace
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Flexible Schedule
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