Sacramento County Public Defender
3.6
Glassdoor Rating
160+
Total Staff
100+
Attorneys
40,000+
Annual Caseload
4
Open Positions
About
Serves California's capital city and Sacramento County. Faces budget pressures from the state capital region.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Trial Volume
~500 jury trials/year
Source: Sacramento County Public Defender estimate
Avg. Time to First Trial
3-6 months
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
State capital location provides unique proximity to policy-making. Strong appellate unit. Growing conflict panel creates transition opportunities for experienced PDs.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(4)
View AllDeputy Public Defender I
Community Court Attorney
Mitigation Specialist
Managing Attorney
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $88,000-$105,000 |
| Mid-Career | $112,000-$138,000 |
| Senior | $142,000-$172,000 |
| Leadership | $180,000-$245,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$45M
Primary Sources
2025-06-18
Figures cited: ~$50M PD allocation, budget increase pending Board approval
Budget Trend
? Too Early to TellSacramento County is in the process of restructuring its indigent defense funding model in response to AB 625. Budget increase proposed but not yet adopted. The outcome of FY2026-27 budget cycle will be the key indicator. Too early to determine whether the trend is sustainable growth or a one-time correction.
Quick Info
- County
- Sacramento
- Region
- Sacramento
- Case Management
- LegalEdge
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~400
- Phone
- (916) 874-5611
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
AFSCME
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- SCERS Pension
- Health/Dental/Vision
- PSLF Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Union Membership
Funding Sources
- Sacramento County General Fund
- AB 625 State Allocation
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