What Is The Average Starting Salary For Criminal Defense Attorneys?

Specifically, what is the salary for law grads coming from a top 20 school in private practice?
From my perusal of various statistics, median salaries of grads coming from top20 schools in private practice for all areas combined are in the 100k+ range, but I would like to know what it is for criminal defense.

Published by: admin on September 17th, 2009 | Filed under Criminal Law Indiana




3 Responses to “What Is The Average Starting Salary For Criminal Defense Attorneys?”

  1. Karen Says:
    September 17th, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    That might be a little optimistic, but I definitely would avoid looking in smaller towns to medium sized towns with a law school already located in it. For example, we live in Florida, and $100,000 is not typical of a salary of a lawyer with no experience in our town regardless of where he has gone to school b/c there is already a law school in town and there is so much competition for jobs as a lot of law school grads tend to stay in town (like we did). In a larger city though like Orlando or Miami I think you might be able to get that salary though. Good luck with your job hunt!

  2. Anonymous Says:
    September 17th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    65000.00 Dollars

  3. Dr. Dani Says:
    September 17th, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Hello Speedmaster,
    You answered my question the best last night and I tried to contact you but the network wouldn’t let me. I like what you had to say about the Sag/Gemini thing. I also read other stuff you did and you are good. Thanks!!

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