San Joaquin County Public Defender
3.4
Glassdoor Rating
75+
Total Staff
45+
Attorneys
22,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Serves Stockton and San Joaquin County. Faces critical caseload challenges.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Extremely high caseloads mean new attorneys get courtroom time immediately. Actively hiring with strong demand creates quick advancement opportunities. Affordable Central Valley living.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
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Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $80,000-$95,000 |
| Mid-Career | $100,000-$125,000 |
| Senior | $130,000-$160,000 |
| Leadership | $168,000-$220,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$18M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $18M total PD budget
Budget Trend
= StableBudget flat while caseloads are among the highest in the state. Critical need for attorneys keeps hiring active despite limited budget growth.
Quick Info
- County
- San Joaquin
- Region
- Central Valley
- Case Management
- Defender Data
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~489
- Phone
- (209) 468-2755
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
AFSCME
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- San Joaquin County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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