Monterey County Public Defender
50+
Total Staff
30+
Attorneys
12,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Serves Monterey County's agricultural and coastal communities. High demand for Spanish-speaking attorneys.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Agricultural community defense creates unique practice experience. Bilingual Spanish attorneys are extremely valuable and highly recruited. Monterey Coast quality of life is exceptional.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
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Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $88,000-$105,000 |
| Mid-Career | $110,000-$138,000 |
| Senior | $142,000-$172,000 |
| Leadership | $180,000-$238,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$14M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $14M total PD budget
Budget Trend
= StableAgricultural county with stable PD funding. High demand for bilingual attorneys reflects significant Spanish-speaking agricultural worker population.
Quick Info
- County
- Monterey
- Region
- Central Coast
- Case Management
- LegalEdge
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~400
- Phone
- (831) 755-5058
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
SEIU
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- Monterey County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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