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Get matched with criminal defense positions across California — completely free. Resume tools, career assessments, salary data, and priority matching for displaced workers.
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Why Defense Professionals Choose Us
The only talent platform built exclusively for criminal defense careers in California.
Defense-Specific
Not generic legal jobs. We focus exclusively on criminal defense positions across California.
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No fees, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Every tool and service is completely free for job seekers.
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Resume builder, career assessment, salary benchmarks, and market intelligence — all free.
Fast-Track Matching
Budget cuts affecting your office? We'll match you with a new position in 48 hours.
How It Works
From profile to placement in three simple steps.
Create Your Profile
Sign up and build your defense-specific profile. Displaced workers can use our Fast-Track program for priority intake.
Get Matched
Our matching engine pairs you with positions that fit your experience level, practice areas, and career goals.
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Apply to positions with one click. We handle the introduction and keep you updated throughout the process.
Career Tools Built for Defense
Everything you need to navigate your criminal defense career — at no cost, ever.
Career Assessment
Discover your strengths across 5 behavioral domains with our 15-question assessment designed for defense professionals.
Take AssessmentResume Builder
Build a defense-specific resume with 10 role-based templates. Bilingual support and built-in career assessment.
Build ResumeSalary Insights
Compare salaries across California regions and roles. Understand total compensation including PSLF and benefits.
View SalariesMarket Intelligence
Understand hiring trends in your region. Track caseload data, budget impacts, and demand for your role.
Explore TrendsWho We Help
We serve every professional role within the criminal defense ecosystem.
Public Defenders
County, state, and federal public defender positions at all experience levels.
Conflict Panel Attorneys
Appointed counsel positions handling conflict-of-interest cases across counties.
Defense Investigators
Criminal defense investigation roles supporting trial teams and case preparation.
Social Workers & Mitigation Specialists
Client-facing roles building mitigation narratives and coordinating support services.
Paralegals & Legal Assistants
Support staff positions in public defender offices and defense organizations.
Legal Aid Attorneys
Nonprofit and legal aid criminal defense positions across California communities.
Were You Affected by Budget Cuts?
Our Fast-Track program provides priority matching for defense professionals displaced by budget reductions. 48-hour intake, dedicated support, and connections to offices that are actively hiring.
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Salary Snapshot
Annual salary ranges for key criminal defense roles in California.
Based on California public defender offices and defense organizations. Ranges include step increases and locality adjustments.
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