Public Defender Salaries in Texas
$76,873
avg per year
The average salary for Public Defender jobs near Texas is $76,873.*
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Top Public Defender jobs near Texas
View AllAssistant Public Defender - Misdemeanor Division
Harris County
Houston, TX
Current license to practice law with the State Bar of Texas. Collaborate with investigators and support staff to prepare case files, gather evidence, and…
Assistant Public Defender I
Bexar County
Bexar County, TX
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and maintain good standing with State Bar of Texas. Graduation from an accredited college or university…
$86,328 - $107,910 a year
Assistant Public Defender - Pretrial & Appellate Litigation - Appellate Division
Harris County
Houston, TX
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Licensed at least five (5) years. Criminal or Civil jury trial experience. Based on 26 Pay Periods.
Assistant Public Defender - Appellate Division
Harris County
Houston, TX
The attorney will spend the majority of the day at the courthouse to be available to answer specific legal questions that arise during trial and provide…
Assistant Public Defender - Wrongful Convictions Division
Harris County
Houston, TX
Collaborate with investigators, experts, and support staff to develop investigative strategies and case theories. Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
CHU Research and Writing Specialist
Texas Western Federal Public Defender
Austin, TX
District Courts in Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
$77,777 - $152,103 a year
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- Houston, TX8 jobs
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- Dallas, TX4 jobs
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