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
| 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 $90.00 per hour up to $137.00 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. All associate counsel that are current members of the CJA Panel shall be compensated at the CJA Attorney Rate.
Associate and Assistant Rates: Non-Capital Cases
| Length of Experience | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 year | $90/hour |
| 1 – 2 years | $100/hour |
| 2 – 3 years | $105/hour |
| 3 – 4 years | $110/hour |
| 4 – 5 years | $116/hour |
| 5 – 6 years | $121/hour |
| 6 – 7 years | $126/hour |
| 7 – 8 years | $131/hour |
| 8 years and up | $137/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 |