Ventura County Public Defender
3.6
Glassdoor Rating
75+
Total Staff
45+
Attorneys
18,000+
Annual Caseload
1
Open Positions
About
Serves Ventura County coastal and inland communities.
Strategic Career Intelligence
Specializations
Career Pathways
Experience Value
Coastal county between LA and Santa Barbara offers quality of life with solid courtroom experience. Mental health and veterans court specializations provide niche expertise.
Specialty Courts
Holistic Defense Services
Open Positions(1)
View AllDeputy Public Defender
Salary Ranges
| Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry Level | $88,000-$105,000 |
| Mid-Career | $110,000-$138,000 |
| Senior | $142,000-$172,000 |
| Leadership | $180,000-$240,000 |
Budget & Funding Intelligence
Total Budget
$20M
Primary Sources
2025-01-01
Figures cited: $20M total PD budget
Budget Trend
= StableMid-size coastal county with adequate PD funding. Budget stable with moderate caseload growth.
Quick Info
- County
- Ventura
- Region
- Central Coast
- Case Management
- JusticeTrax
- Caseload/Attorney
- ~400
- Phone
- (805) 477-1700
- Website
- Visit
Union Representation
SEIU
Unionized workplace
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- PSLF-Eligible
- Paid CLE
- Generous PTO
Funding Sources
- Ventura County General Fund
- State Subvention (AB 2302)
- Federal grants
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