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San Francisco IDA (Independent Defense Attorneys) Panel

San Francisco, San Francisco County · Bay Area
Conflict PanelActively HiringLow Risk

85+

Total Staff

80+

Attorneys

4,000+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

About

Managed by the Bar Association of San Francisco, the IDA panel provides conflict defense services with comprehensive support and a developmental track for new attorneys.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile DefenseMental Health Court

Career Pathways

Conflict PanelPrivate PracticeSolo Practice

Experience Value

Bar Association-managed panel with strong institutional support. Developmental track specifically designed for new attorneys building a criminal defense practice. SF court system experience is highly valued.

Specialty Courts

Drug CourtMental Health CourtCommunity Justice Center

Holistic Defense Services

InvestigatorsSocial WorkersExpert WitnessesInterpreters

Open Positions(1)

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IDA Panel Attorney — Misdemeanor/Felony

San Francisco
$0k$0k
misdemeanorfelony0-2 yearsBilingual Preferred
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$90/hr
Mid-Career$100-$120/hr
Senior$120/hr
Leadership$140/hr

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$8M

Low Risk

Sources are being compiled. This assessment is based on publicly available county budget documents.

Budget Trend

= Stable

Quick Info

County
San Francisco
Region
Bay Area
Case Management
Custom
Caseload/Attorney
~50
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Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

  • Hourly Compensation ($90-$140/hr)
  • CLE Training Provided
  • Investigator Support
  • Social Worker Support
  • Developmental Track

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