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Yolo County Public Defender

Woodland, Yolo County · Sacramento
County Public DefenderLimited OpeningsModerate Risk

30+

Total Staff

18+

Attorneys

7,000+

Annual Caseload

1

Open Positions

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Serves Yolo County including Woodland and Davis. Home of UC Davis School of Law pipeline.

Strategic Career Intelligence

Specializations

Felony DefenseMisdemeanor DefenseJuvenile Defense

Career Pathways

Public Defender TrackConflict Panel

Experience Value

Strong UC Davis School of Law pipeline creates a collegial, academically inclined office. Small size means rapid advancement and direct mentorship.

Specialty Courts

Drug Court

Holistic Defense Services

Investigators

Open Positions(1)

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Deputy Public Defender

Woodland
$85k$100k
misdemeanorfelony0-2 yearsBilingual Preferred
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Salary Ranges

LevelSalary Range
Entry Level$85,000-$100,000
Mid-Career$105,000-$130,000
Senior$135,000-$165,000
Leadership$170,000-$225,000

Budget & Funding Intelligence

Total Budget

$8M

Moderate Risk

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

Budget Trend

= Stable

Quick Info

County
Yolo
Region
Sacramento
Case Management
Defender Data
Caseload/Attorney
~389
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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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