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Tulare County Public Defender

Visalia, Tulare County · Central Valley
County Public DefenderActively HiringCritical

45+

Total Staff

28+

Attorneys

14,000+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

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Serves Tulare County agricultural communities. Among the highest caseloads per attorney in the state.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile Defense

Career Pathways

Public Defender TrackConflict PanelSolo Practice

Experience Value

Among the highest caseloads per attorney in California means unparalleled trial volume for new attorneys. Critical staffing needs make it one of the easiest offices to get hired into.

Specialty Courts

Drug Court

Holistic Defense Services

Investigators

Open Positions(1)

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Deputy Public Defender

Visalia
$72k$85k
misdemeanorfelony0-2 yearsBilingual Preferred
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$72,000-$85,000
Mid-Career$90,000-$112,000
Senior$118,000-$145,000
Leadership$152,000-$200,000

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$10M

Critical

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

Budget Trend

? Too Early to Tell

Quick Info

County
Tulare
Region
Central Valley
Case Management
Defender Data
Caseload/Attorney
~500
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Union Representation

Non-union workplace

Benefits

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

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