Sonoma County Public Defender
3.6
Glassdoor Rating
55+
Total Staff
32+
Attorneys
12,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Serves Sonoma County including Santa Rosa. High caseloads due to staffing challenges.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Actively hiring office with high caseloads means rapid courtroom experience. Wine country location offers quality of life with Bay Area proximity for career networking.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
View AllDeputy Public Defender
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $92,000-$108,000 |
| Mid-Career | $115,000-$140,000 |
| Senior | $145,000-$175,000 |
| Leadership | $185,000-$245,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$16M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $16M total PD budget
Budget Trend
= StableBudget has remained flat despite growing caseloads. Staffing challenges reflect a competitive Bay Area labor market rather than budget cuts.
Quick Info
- County
- Sonoma
- Region
- Bay Area
- Case Management
- JusticeTrax
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~375
- Phone
- (707) 565-2791
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
SEIU Local 1021
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- Sonoma County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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