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County of Santa Cruz

  • 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

The County’s natural beauty spans from its coastal beaches to its redwood forests. The County also has excellent shopping throughout the local communities and features a lively downtown area in the City of Santa Cruz and Capitola.

The ideal Mediterranean climate features low humidity with a typical 300 days of sunshine a year. Its unique shops and restaurants, coupled with a multitude of cultural and recreational activities, including theater, music, art, as well as golfing, surfing, hiking and biking offer a wealth of leisure activities. Higher education includes Cabrillo College and the University of California, Santa Cruz, with two additional State Universities less than an hour away. These elements of high-quality living make Santa Cruz one of California’s most desirable areas. 

Nov 10, 2026
Full time
ATTORNEY I–IV | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ – PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
$9,772 - $21,372 monthly
County of Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA
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