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Merced County Public Defender

Merced, Merced County · Central Valley
County Public DefenderActively HiringCritical

30+

Total Staff

18+

Attorneys

9,000+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

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Serves Merced County. Critical staffing shortage with extremely high caseloads.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile Defense

Career Pathways

Public Defender TrackConflict PanelSolo Practice

Experience Value

Critical staffing shortage means immediate responsibility and trial experience. UC Merced proximity creates potential academic partnerships. Very low cost of living.

Specialty Courts

Drug Court

Open Positions(1)

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Deputy Public Defender

Merced
$70k$82k
misdemeanorfelony0-2 yearsBilingual Preferred
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$70,000-$82,000
Mid-Career$86,000-$108,000
Senior$112,000-$140,000
Leadership$148,000-$195,000

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$6M

Critical

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

Budget Trend

? Too Early to Tell

Quick Info

County
Merced
Region
Central Valley
Case Management
Defender Data
Caseload/Attorney
~500
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Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PSLF-Eligible
  • Paid CLE
  • Generous PTO

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