Criminal Defense Attorney - Sacramento / Napa, CA
Summary
Remote-first with required in-person court appearances across California, primarily Sacramento metro and Napa; full-time with a self-managed schedule around court obligations. Requires an active California State Bar license, 2+ years of criminal defense experience, felony, jury trial, contested-motion, DUI, and DMV APS experience.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid vacation/PTO
- Work Arrangement
- Hybrid
- Experience
- 2+ years criminal defense in California courts; felony, jury trial, and contested-motion experience
- License Required
- Active California State Bar license in good standing
- Travel Required
- In-person court appearances throughout California
- Equipment Provided
- Cellphone, laptop, printer, office supplies
- Schedule
- Self-managed around court obligations
- Language
- Bilingual Spanish/English communication skills
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Criminal Defense Attorney - Sacramento / Napa, CA
A respected California criminal defense firm is hiring an experienced attorney to take full ownership of a varied caseload - DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, and more - while working remotely and appearing in courts across the Sacramento region and beyond. You set your calendar; the firm backs you with resources, mentorship, and top-tier benefits.
What you'll do:
- Manage a full caseload from intake through resolution, including DUI, felony, and misdemeanor matters
- Appear in court for arraignments, hearings, contested motions, and jury trials across California (primarily Sacramento metro and Napa)
- Conduct client intake consultations and keep clients informed throughout their case
- Review discovery, analyze evidence, and build effective, individualized defense strategies
- Prepare clients for DMV APS hearings and negotiate directly with prosecutors for the best available outcome
- Collaborate with fellow attorneys on complex matters and trial preparation
- Maintain accurate case records and timely written work product
What you need:
- Active California State Bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of criminal defense experience in California courts
- Felony case experience from inception through resolution
- Jury trial and contested-motion experience
- Familiarity with DUI defense and DMV APS hearings
Nice to have:
- Experience across multiple California counties
- Existing relationships with Sacramento or Napa-area prosecutors and court staff
- Bilingual Spanish/English communication skills
- Experience mentoring junior attorneys or law clerks
Location & schedule:
- Remote-first with required in-person court appearances throughout California, primarily Sacramento metro and Napa, CA
-Full-time; schedule is self-managed around court obligations
-Must be California-based and available to appear in-state courts as assigned
About & how to apply:
This is one of California's recognized criminal defense practices, with offices in Sacramento and Napa and a collaborative, attorney-first culture. We invest in our attorneys so they can focus entirely on winning for clients.
Ready to apply? Click Apply Now and Submit your resume and a brief note on your trial and DUI experience through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted within five business days to schedule an introductory call.
Benefits
- Base salary: $90,000 - $130,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with firm matching after one year of service
- Paid vacation and PTO/sick leave
- Mileage reimbursement for court travel
- Firm-provided cellphone, laptop, printer, and office supplies
- Bar dues and MCLE training paid by the firm
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
Salary
$90000 - $130000 USD per year