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County Public Defender

Date Posted: 2/27/2026

Employer: County of Del Norte

Salary Range: Annual Salary Range $142,771 - $200,893 DO

Contact: Kerri Vue

Phone: 707-464-7213

Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/delnorteca/jobs/5253183/county-public-defender

Closing Date: 3/27/2026

Job Summary:

Del Norte County is seeking an experienced criminal defense attorney to serve as the County's first Public Defender, a Board appointed position responsible for overseeing and developing the County's indigent defense program. This role reflects the County's direction to strengthen the level of representation and increase coordination, accountability, and oversight of indigent defense services while continuing to rely on contracted private attorneys to provide representation to eligible clients through a Managed Assigned Counsel approach.