Stanislaus County Public Defender
3.3
Glassdoor Rating
55+
Total Staff
32+
Attorneys
15,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Serves Stanislaus County including Modesto. Critical caseload crisis area.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Critical caseload crisis means immediate courtroom experience for new hires. Smaller legal community fosters strong professional relationships with judges and prosecutors.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
View AllDeputy Public Defender
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $78,000-$92,000 |
| Mid-Career | $96,000-$120,000 |
| Senior | $125,000-$155,000 |
| Leadership | $162,000-$210,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$14M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $14M total PD budget
Budget Trend
= StableBudget flat with caseloads in crisis territory. High vulnerability reflects structural underfunding common in agricultural Central Valley counties.
Quick Info
- County
- Stanislaus
- Region
- Central Valley
- Case Management
- Defender Data
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~469
- Phone
- (209) 525-4200
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
AFSCME
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- Stanislaus County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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