San Bernardino County Public Defender
3.4
Glassdoor Rating
170+
Total Staff
105+
Attorneys
50,000+
Annual Caseload
2
Open Positions
About
Covers the largest county by area in the contiguous US. Serves diverse communities across a vast geographic area.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Largest county by area in the US provides unique geographic diversity of practice. Multiple branch offices mean varied courtroom experience. Capital defense experience is available. Actively hiring with lower competition than coastal offices.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(2)
View AllSalary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $80,000-$95,000 |
| Mid-Career | $100,000-$128,000 |
| Senior | $132,000-$162,000 |
| Leadership | $170,000-$228,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$40M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $40M total PD budget
Budget Trend
= StableLargest county by area in the contiguous US. Budget stable but geographic spread creates unique logistical challenges and costs not reflected in total budget figure.
Quick Info
- County
- San Bernardino
- Region
- Inland Empire
- Case Management
- LegalEdge
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~476
- Phone
- (909) 382-3950
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
AFSCME
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- San Bernardino County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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