criminal defense attorney

The Kavinoky Law Firm

1-800-NoCuffs, California&rsquo;s leading criminal defense brand for over 20 years, is continuing to expand its presence statewide. Join us in our modern, tech-enabled approach to legal marketing, client acquisition, practice management, aggressive criminal defense and client communication. Currently we are seeking a full-time Criminal Defense Attorney to join our team in Southern California, specifically in the Long Beach Area (Long Beach, Westminster, Torrance area).Our innovative, AV-Rated firm provides stability, ongoing education, and resources to set you up for success. Receive support and mentorship from a team of experienced colleagues, and leverage technology to streamline tasks and documentation, while communicating reassuringly with clients in crisis using the channels they prefer. New clients come to us with a high level of brand awareness and trust us to handle their matter with compassion and expertise. This position will allow you to focus on advocating for your clients in court and administrative hearings, rather than generating business, screening potential clients, and collecting fees.No two days are the same in this dynamic, collegial, and intellectually stimulating environment. The rapid expansion of our firm offers you immediate professional growth and long-term potential for leadership career growth and leadership.We require an attorney with the following qualifications:<ul><li>2+ years of criminal law experience including felony cases, jury trials, and contested motions, as a licensed attorney in California;</li><li>Familiarity with DUI and vehicle-related crimes (including DMV APS Hearings);</li><li>Ability to independently manage cases from the onset through completion;</li><li>Passion for learning and developing expertise in the area of criminal law, and to share your knowledge with others;</li><li>Poised, polished, and professional in appearance, courtroom demeanor, and work product;</li><li>Self-directed, accountable and driven to zealously defend clients (no matter what the facts of the case);</li><li>A desire to be part of a growing team of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state;</li><li>Enthusiasm for our shared mission of delivering peace of mind to our clients and helping them to rewrite the stories of their lives.</li></ul>The successful applicant will love a high-energy work environment, enjoy collaborating with colleagues, and be interested in continually looking for ways to improve their advocacy skills. We inspire one another to provide consistently excellent work product. Every interaction with the Firm's clients must be compassionate and understanding as we work to achieve the best possible result and deliver peace of mind to all who need us.Salary commensurate with experience.Responsibilities<ul><li>Conduct thorough investigation and evaluation of client's cases, and evaluate possible defenses.</li><li>Draft legal documents and motions with precision, ensuring adherence to legal standards.</li><li>Negotiate settlements and represent clients in court proceedings and administrative hearings, advocating for their rights.</li><li>Collaborate with clients to gather information and develop effective defense strategies.</li><li>Maintain organized case files and manage legal administrative tasks efficiently.\</li><li>Work independently, and focus on advocating for your clients to achieve the best possible results.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>California Bar Member (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Encino, CA 91436

Attorney

Rosenstein Law Group

A well-established criminal defense law firm located in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant who can hit the ground running. We need someone with criminal defense law firm experience seeking a stable, in-person role on a small, collaborative team. You'll work directly with attorneys on DUI, misdemeanor, and felony cases and be an integral part of our professional, respectful workplace culture focused on quality client service.This is an in-person position; we do not offer remote work. You will work a consistent schedule with work-life balance: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacation/sick time, and 401(k).Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Assist attorneys with administrative tasks related to opening and maintaining cases</li><li>Draft motions, correspondence, and legal documents</li><li>Handle e-filings and litigation support tasks</li><li>Assist attorneys in managing case files from hire through resolution</li><li>Maintain strong client communication and satisfaction</li><li>Monitor attorney calendars and important deadlines</li><li>Support efficient daily operations and case flow</li></ul>The ideal candidate will possess the following:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a Criminal Defense Paralegal/Legal Assistant</li><li>Familiarity with criminal court procedures, protocols, and local court systems</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Self-motivated with strong organizational and multitasking abilities</li><li>Professional demeanor with client-focused approach</li><li>Team player who can integrate smoothly into our existing workflow</li><li>Reliable and adaptable with a positive attitude</li><li>Ability to travel and maintain a consistent full-time work schedule of eight hours per day, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5 pm, in person at our office on Hayden/McDowell in Scottsdale, Arizona</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid sick time</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>criminal defense Paralegal: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Legal Assistant - Criminal Defense

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

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 Position Description
 
 
 
 Virginia Defenders- Indigent Defense Commission (IDC) is excited to announce the opportunity to be on the front lines of what many consider to be the modern-day Civil Rights Movement-criminal justice and justice reform. This is a unique platform to develop and pursue social change and impact the lives of clients. The IDC&rsquo;s Chesterfield Public Defender Office is seeking an experienced, dynamic criminal defense attorney who will serve our mission of protecting and defending the rights and dignity of clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy. The Deputy Public Defender reports to the Chief Public Defender of the Chesterfield Office and is employed at-will.
 
 
 
 Duties
 
 
 
 Duties include conducting client and witness interviews, working with staff investigators to investigate cases, filing pretrial motions, and litigating motions. The attorney will be responsible for trying cases in the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Courts and identifying appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients. The Deputy will serve as a role model for client-centered representation and collaborative office culture. This position includes assisting the Chief Public Defender in supervising and training attorneys. Duties of the Deputy position also include serving as the acting Chief Public Defender in the absence of the Chief Public Defender, oversight of defense teamwork by providing direction and guidance for case preparation, trial strategies, client contacts and communications, plea negotiation, appellate practice, and sentencing advocacy. Additional duties include working with the Chief Public Defender to ensure that attorneys and staff receive appropriate training and continuing education, and to ensure all attorneys receive and maintain certification for court appointments and fully comply with the Standards of Practice for Indigent Defense Counsel, submitting input and carefully managing the office budget, and preparing and ensuring all required administrative reports and documentation are submitted timely.
 
 
 The IDC is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our workforce and staff. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
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Deputy Public Defender - Chesterfield, Virginia

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 Position Description
 
 
 
 You will serve in the courts of Trumbull County as a trial-level attorney that provides criminal defense representation to clients who cannot otherwise afford an attorney. Note: the position does not involve trial-level representation in federal court and does not involve post-trial representation on direct appeal, state post-conviction, or federal habeas litigation.
 
 
 To be successful in the position, you should thrive in a close-knit team environment and be interested in trial-level work and providing client service in a fast-paced work environment. You should also be eager to work with a supervisor to learn the intricacies of the position and succeed in providing high-quality representation.
 
 
 Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
 
 Prepare cases for trial
 
 
 Communicate with clients
 
 
 Try cases as lead counsel or as co-counsel
 
 
 Represent clients in community control violations
 
 
 Conduct arraignments, pre-trial conferences, hearings, and plea negotiations
 
 
 Examine witnesses
 
 
 Present legal arguments and evidence
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Assistant Public Defender - Warren, OH

State of Florida

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 Requisition No: 873370
 
 
 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission
 
 
 Working Title: PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21006931
 
 
 Pay Plan: Pub.DefndrsJAC PIB
 
 
 Position Number: 21006931
 
 
 Salary: $80,000.00
 
 
 Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026
 
 
 
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 The Work You Will Do
 
 
 
 The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Public Defender in the felony trial division.
 
 
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 How You Will Grow
 
 
 
 The Office of the Public Defender provides in-house training opportunities monthly, as well as opportunities to attend seminars and training opportunities offered by the National Association of Public Defense, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Public Defender Association and more.
 
 
 
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 Juris Doctorate;
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 Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
 
 
 
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 Florida Rules Criminal Procedure, Florida Rules of Evidence, and Florida Criminal Statutes.
 
 
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 Our Organization And Mission
 
 
 
 The Office of the Public Defender, Second Judicial Circuit provides legal representation for indigent individuals accused of criminal offenses. The Second Judicial Circuit encompasses six Florida counties: Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Wakulla and Franklin.
 
 
 Each fiscal year, the Second Judicial Circuit represents indigent clients in both criminal trial and criminal appeal appointments, equating to nearly 16,500 criminal cases for six (6) Florida counties and over 1,100 cases on appeal for the 32 counties that make up the First District Court of Appeal.
 
 
 The Office of Public Defender came into existence in 1963 following the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright. The Court ruled that indigent citizens have the fundamental right to the assistance of counsel under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution.
 
 
 Under the direction of Public Defender Jessica J. Yeary, the office is comprised of dedicated criminal defense attorneys, investigators, social workers, and support staff who work tirelessly to ensure equal justice for all.
 
 
 
 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
 
 
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 The Office of the Public Defender is not an agency in the State Personnel System, but offers the same benefits as state agencies, including State Group Insurance and participation in the Florida Retirement System.
 
 
 The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
 
 
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 If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
 
 
 Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
 
 
 The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE, 2ND CIRCUIT- ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER - 21006931

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through public service? The Iowa State Public Defender&rsquo;s Office is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and enthusiastic attorney to serve as a Public Defender 2 in our Sioux City Adult office located in Woodbury County, Iowa.
 
 
 
 Who We Are
 
 
 
 The mission of the Office of the State Public Defender is to ensure that all indigent persons in Iowa are provided high quality legal representation in criminal, juvenile, and other eligible proceedings in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 As a Public Defender attorney in this position, you will:
 
 
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 Advocate for indigent clients in assigned cases at every state of the criminal justice system.
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 Receive training and mentoring from dedicated, experienced public defenders in an atmosphere which encourages growth and development of an attorney&rsquo;s skills and career.
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 Represent clients in court at pre-trial hearings, bench or jury trials sentencings and other court hearings.
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 Prepare a defense, conducting legal research, gathering facts, and interviewing the client and witnesses to determine the merits of case and appropriate course of action.
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 Conduct pretrial discovery, including depositions, withdraw pleas, and suppression motions.
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 Negotiate plea bargains, dismissals, or other disposition of assigned cases with prosecuting attorneys.
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 Work closely with clients, providing and discussing information, plan case strategy and trial preparation.
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 Maintain appropriate communication with clients about case status and answering client questions.
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 Identify potential legal issues to advance client&rsquo;s case, research applicable law, and draft appropriate motions and briefs
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 Prepare various legal documents, including written arraignments, written guilty pleas, motions, briefs, and letters.
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 May direct work of investigators consistent with internal office policies.
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 Maintain client case files, prepare public defender time reports to the court, and close files consistent with office policies.
 
 
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 This is a non-merit position for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals &amp; Licensing - Public Defender.
 
 
 
 
 Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
 
 
 
 
 What We Offer
 
 
 
 When you join the SPD, you become a part of a strong team culture that is committed to serving the community. In addition to providing a respect for work-life balance, we have a competitive total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:
 
 
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 Annual pay ranging from $83,512.00 to $128,044.80, depending on experience.
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 Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.
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 Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
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 Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
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 Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
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 Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
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 Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
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 Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)
 
 
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 Embark on a rewarding career dedicated to public service and make a difference with us!
 
 
 
 E-Verify and Right to Work
 
 
 
 The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal
 
 Right to Work
 
 laws, which protect employees&rsquo; rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
 
 
 
 
 This is a non-merit position with the Department of Inspections, Appeals &amp; Licensing - Public Defender. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualification Requirements
 
 
 
 Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
 
 
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 Graduation from an accredited law school, possession of a current license to practice law in the State of Iowa, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in professional legal criminal trial advocacy or prosecution.
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 Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full time work as a Public Defender 1.
 
 
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Public Defender 2 - Sioux City Adult Office

LOBO LAW

Paralegal &ndash; Criminal DefenseLocation: Las Vegas, NV &ndash; Full-Time, On-SiteSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PMSalary: Competitive, based on experienceAbout Us &ndash; Lobo Law, PLLCLobo Law, PLLC is a dynamic and growing criminal defense firm dedicated to protecting the rights, freedom, and dignity of every client we serve. We prioritize quality over quantity, ensuring that every case receives the meticulous attention it deserves. Our commitment is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. Criminal defense is more than just legal work&mdash;it is a fight for fairness, due process, and justice. At Lobo Law, we don&rsquo;t just handle cases; we defend people&rsquo;s futures, ensuring that every individual has a strong advocate in their corner. Working at a top-tier criminal defense firm is not just a job&mdash;it&rsquo;s a mission. Here, we don&rsquo;t just defend cases; we defend rights, stories, and lives.We are looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented, and highly capable paralegal to join our team. This role is for someone who thrives under pressure, values precision, and is passionate about justice. If you want to be part of a firm that takes criminal defense seriously, this is your opportunity.&lt;Duties&gt;<ul><li>Assist attorneys with case preparation by organizing and reviewing legal documents, evidence, and discovery materials using document management systems such as iManage and Clio.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive legal research across various areas including criminal law, family law, landlord-tenant law, and more, utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools.</li><li>Draft, proofread, and review legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence with precision and clarity.</li><li>Manage case files efficiently through data entry, filing, and document review to ensure all records are accurate and up-to-date.</li><li>Support client interviews by preparing questions, taking detailed notes, and maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.</li><li>Coordinate with courts, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate case progress while adhering to procedural requirements.</li><li>Provide administrative support including calendar management, scheduling hearings or meetings, and handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette.</li></ul>&lt;Skills&gt;<ul><li>Proven paralegal experience with a strong understanding of criminal defense procedures and related legal fields such as immigration law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, or tribal law is highly desirable.</li><li>Proficiency in legal research platforms including Westlaw and LexisNexis; familiarity with UCC law, patent law or securities law is a plus.</li><li>Experience with legal case management software like PCLaw or Clio; adept at using document management systems such as iManage or Legal Files.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.</li><li>Strong writing skills for drafting clear legal documents and correspondence; proofreading and transcription skills are essential.</li><li>Effective interviewing techniques combined with outstanding communication skills for client interactions.</li><li>Knowledge of project management principles to coordinate tasks efficiently within a busy law office environment.</li><li>Ability to handle administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, phone etiquette, and clerical support confidently. This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their legal career in criminal defense while supporting justice-driven initiatives. We value energetic team players who thrive in organized environments demanding precision and proactive problem-solving skills. Join us in making a difference&mdash;your expertise will empower our attorneys to deliver exceptional service to those we serve!</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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