Criminal Defense Attorney

Summit Defense; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Defense in Oakland, CA is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Associate to handle felony and misdemeanor cases across several East Bay counties. The role requires proven criminal litigation experience and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

You will join Bay Area’s premier criminal defense team and contribute to aggressive, compassionate representation for clients facing serious charges across diverse jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal litigation.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle felony and misdemeanor criminal defense cases across East Bay counties.

Skills

Criminal litigation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Associate to handle felony and misdmemeanor cases across several East Bay counties. Must have demonstrated experience in criminal litigation as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Company Description

Bay Area Criminal Defense firm.

Join a battle-tested criminal defense team, work alongside top attorneys, and make a real impact defending clients’ futures.

Summit Defense is Northern California’s largest exclusively criminal defense law firm, dedicated to protecting the rights and futures of individuals facing criminal charges. With more than 120 years of combined experience, the firm’s team includes experienced trial attorneys, former prosecutors, and law enforcement professionals who bring deep courtroom knowledge and a strategic, results-driven approach to every case. Serving clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California, Summit Defense handles a wide range of criminal matters while providing clients with dedicated, aggressive, and compassionate representation.