CJA Compensation Rates – Attorneys
Attorney Rates: Non-Capital Cases
(Misdemeanor, Felony, and Habeas Representation)
| Service Date | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 and after | $172/hour |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | $164/hour |
| January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022 | $158/hour |
| January 1, 2021–December 31, 2021 | $155/hour |
| January 1, 2020–December 31, 2020 | $152/hour |
| February 15, 2019–December 31, 2019 | $148/hour |
| March 23, 2018–February 14, 2019 | $140/hour |
| May 5, 2017–March 22, 2018 | $132/hour |
| January 1, 2016–May 4, 2017 | $129/hour |
| January 1, 2015–December 31, 2015 | $127/hour |
Attorney Rates: Capital Non-Habeas Cases
| Service Date | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 and after | $220/hour |
| January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 | $210/hour |
| January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022 | $202/hour |
| January 1, 2021–December 31, 2021 | $197/hour |
| January 1, 2020–December 31, 2020 | $195/hour |
| February 15, 2019–December 31, 2019 | $190/hour |
| March 23, 2018–February 14, 2019 | $188/hour |
| May 5, 2017–March 22, 2018 | $183/hour |
| January 1, 2016–May 4, 2017 | $129/hour |
| January 1, 2015–December 31, 2015 | $127/hour |
Associate and Assistant Counsel Rates (other than Capital Habeas)
Associate and assistant counsel are to be compensated at the rate from $85.00 per hour up to $125.00 per hour depending on experience in criminal defense practice. The maximum rate for associate counsel is the salaried hourly rate plus employer paid basic benefits.
Attorney Rates: Capital Non-Habeas Cases
| Length of Experience | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | $85/hour |
| 1 – 2 years | $90/hour |
| 2 – 3 years | $95/hour |
| 3 – 4 years | $100/hour |
| 4 – 5 years | $105/hour |
| 5 – 6 years | $110/hour |
| 6 – 7 years | $115/hour |
| 7 – 8 years | $120/hour |
| 8 years and up | $125/hour |
Lead Attorney Rates: Capital Habeas Cases
| Service Date | Rate |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 and after | $220/hour |
| January 1, 2022–December 31, 2023 | $202/hour |
| January 1, 2021–December 31, 2021 | $197/hour |
| January 1, 2020–December 31, 2020 | $195/hour |
| February 15, 2019–December 31, 2019 | $190/hour |
| March 23, 2018–February 14, 2019 | $188/hour |
| January 1, 2015–March 22, 2018 | $181/hour |
Other Attorney Rates: Capital Habeas Cases
| Attorney Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Lead Counsel | $163/hour |
| Other Lead Counsel | $142-158/hour |
| Second Counsel (other than co-lead) | $116-142/hour |
| Associate Counsel | $95-125/hour |