Any information pertaining to public defenders would be great.
2007-08-02 11:59:55 · 3 answers · asked by Chad S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Anywhere from $35,000/yr starting salary to $65,000 starting. PLUS state benefits (which are usually REALLY good). Contrary to popular belief, attorneys often take Public Defender positions because of the benefits; time off, great insurance, great vacations, no weekends OR holidays, etc. People like to assume that a PD was at the bottom of the class because of the low salary. BUT, they get better benefits than the rest of the attorneys out there....
2007-08-02 12:13:29 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ridiculously little compared to many other "big firm" attorneys -- but that's common for public practice.
If full time, they tend to make about 30% of what a starting big firm associate would make in the same area.
If appointed by panel, most tend to bid (offer their services) at about 30% to 50% of what they can make from private clients.
2007-08-02 13:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not nearly enough. They're typically under-funded.
Its amazing that they can get anyone to work as a PD these days.
2007-08-02 12:03:40 · answer #3 · answered by krollohare2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋