Riverside County Public Defender
3.5
Glassdoor Rating
180+
Total Staff
110+
Attorneys
55,000+
Annual Caseload
4
Open Positions
About
Serves one of California's fastest-growing counties. Persistent staffing challenges with high caseloads.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
One of California's fastest-growing counties means expanding opportunities and persistent hiring needs. High caseloads provide rapid trial experience. Inland Empire cost of living is significantly lower than coastal California.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(4)
View AllDeputy Public Defender I
Drug Court Attorney
Defense Investigator
Mental Health Court Social Worker
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $82,000-$98,000 |
| Mid-Career | $105,000-$130,000 |
| Senior | $135,000-$165,000 |
| Leadership | $172,000-$230,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$42M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $42M total PD budget
Budget Trend
= StableBudget stable but insufficient for rapidly growing caseloads. One of California's fastest-growing counties, population growth outpaces PD funding increases.
Quick Info
- County
- Riverside
- Region
- Inland Empire
- Case Management
- Legal Server
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~500
- Phone
- (951) 955-6000
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
AFSCME
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- Riverside County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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