As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Trial Lawyer in California is $117,888. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $89,242 to a high of $140,723, with most professionals earning between $102,894 and $129,841.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary | $89,242 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary | $102,894 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary | $117,888 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary | $129,841 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Trial Lawyer Salary | $140,723 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor at law, solicitor, chartered legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $116,740 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $119,147 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $122,634 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $116,651 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $113,943 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $121,030 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $116,896 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $110,979 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $136,072 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $135,760 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
2 - 4 years experience
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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