Deputy Public Defender III

The County of Santa Barbara Public Defender's Office is accepting applications to fill two full-time Deputy Public Defender III vacancies in Santa Barbara. We are also accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill current and future vacancies in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Applicants must be willing to travel to and be willing to accept assignment at all locations. To be considered, all applicants must check All locations in the application and supplemental questionnaire.

The County of Santa Barbara Public Defender's Office provides legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime and who cannot afford to hire a lawyer, as well as those subject to civil mental health commitments and other proceedings where their liberty is at stake. Our lawyers employ a holistic approach to criminal defense that draws from traditional and non-traditional legal representation models. Our client...