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Solano County Public Defender

Fairfield, Solano County · Bay Area
County Public DefenderLimited OpeningsAFSCMEModerate Risk

3.5

Glassdoor Rating

50+

Total Staff

30+

Attorneys

10,000+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

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Serves Solano County communities including Fairfield, Vallejo, and Vacaville.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile Defense

Career Pathways

Public Defender TrackConflict Panel

Experience Value

Mid-size Bay Area office with affordable cost of living compared to SF. Good trial experience with manageable caseloads and proximity to larger Bay Area offices for networking.

Specialty Courts

Drug CourtVeterans Court

Holistic Defense Services

Investigators

Open Positions(1)

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Deputy Public Defender

Fairfield
$90k$105k
misdemeanorfelony0-2 years
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$90,000-$105,000
Mid-Career$110,000-$135,000
Senior$140,000-$170,000
Leadership$180,000-$240,000

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$14M

Moderate Risk

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

Budget Trend

= Stable

Quick Info

County
Solano
Region
Bay Area
Case Management
Defender Data
Caseload/Attorney
~333
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Union Representation

AFSCME

Unionized workplace

Benefits

  • CalPERS Retirement
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • PSLF-Eligible
  • Paid CLE
  • Generous PTO

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