City of Baltimore / Law Department
Agency file
The Law Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 111 employees with median total compensation of $121,406; the highest distinct record was $266,874.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 111 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($121,406) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $173,155 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,788. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 9 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $5.7M — | 97 — | $56,996 — |
| 2012 | $6.6M ▲ 15.5% | 105 ▲ 8.2% | $62,009 ▲ 8.8% |
| 2014 | $7M ▲ 5.4% | 110 ▲ 4.8% | $62,468 ▲ 0.7% |
| 2020 | $98.1K ▼ 98.6% | 1 ▼ 99.1% | $98,077 ▲ 57.0% |
| 2021 | $9.2M ▲ 9246.6% | 108 ▲ 10700.0% | $82,715 ▼ 15.7% |
| 2022 | $10.4M ▲ 13.7% | 134 ▲ 24.1% | $78,303 ▼ 5.3% |
| 2023 | $11.5M ▲ 10.1% | 130 ▼ 3.0% | $93,549 ▲ 19.5% |
| 2024 | $12.6M ▲ 9.5% | 128 ▼ 1.5% | $108,699 ▲ 16.2% |
| 2025 | $12.3M ▼ 2.4% | 111 ▼ 13.3% | $121,406 ▲ 11.7% |
Compare
Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
Page 7
Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Michelle Silver is a Claims Investigator at Law Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $93,141.
Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
James C Fields works as a Claims Investigator for Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. James earned $92,735 in 2025.
Special Investigation Supervisor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Nikeisha Tracyann Melhado is a Special Investigation Supervisor at Law Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $92,725.
Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Lynn Sophia Harmon works as a Claims Investigator for Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Lynn earned $92,453 in 2025.
Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
April Smith is a Claims Investigator at Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $91,932.
Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Stacey T Cherry works as a Operations Specialist I for Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Stacey earned $91,619 in 2025.
10198 - Assistant Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, Amanda Brady serves as a 10198 - Assistant Solicitor. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Their 2023 pay totaled $91,476.
Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, Shanna R Strahan serves as a Operations Specialist I. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,244.
Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, Shirl L Randall serves as a Operations Specialist I. They have served since 1981 (about 44 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $91,167.
Chief Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, John Mayden serves as a Chief Solicitor. They have served since 1979 (about 33 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $90,690.
32211 - Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, Michelle Silver serves as a 32211 - Claims Investigator. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $90,631.
32211 - Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Lynn Harmon is a 32211 - Claims Investigator at Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $90,624.
32211 - Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, James Fields serves as a 32211 - Claims Investigator. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $90,568.
Agency IT Specialist II/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Jade Mitchell holds the role of Agency IT Specialist II at Law Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $90,496.
Contract Services Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Charles Jenkins works as a Contract Services Specialist I for Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. Charles earned $90,483 in 2021.
Na/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Carmen Williams works as a Na for Law Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. Carmen earned $90,221 in 2023.
Executive Level II/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Leslie Winner works as a Executive Level II for Law Department. They have served since 1985 (about 26 years). Leslie earned $90,098 in 2011.
00737 - Special Investigation Supervisor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, Nikeisha Melhado serves as a 00737 - Special Investigation Supervisor. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $89,881.
32211 - Claims Investigator/Law Department
Source-specific fields
April Smith works as a 32211 - Claims Investigator for Law Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. April earned $89,749 in 2024.
10199 - Chief Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Matthew Bradford is a 10199 - Chief Solicitor at Law Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 3 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $89,736.
31107 - Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Stacey Cherry holds the role of 31107 - Operations Specialist I at Law Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $88,945.
Chief Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Sabrina Willis works as a Chief Solicitor for Law Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). Sabrina earned $88,546 in 2014.
00083 - Operations Specialist I (Non-Civil)/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Shirl Randall is a 00083 - Operations Specialist I (Non-Civil) at Law Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 43 years. 2024 total compensation came to $88,511.
31107 - Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Shanna Strahan holds the role of 31107 - Operations Specialist I at Law Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $88,262.
Chief Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Peter Ismay works as a Chief Solicitor for Law Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Peter earned $88,219 in 2012.
Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Ahleah S Knapp holds the role of Operations Specialist I at Law Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,210.
Operations Specialist I (Civil Service)/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Brittany Elizabeth Braun works as a Operations Specialist I (Civil Service) for Law Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Brittany earned $88,175 in 2025.
Na/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Joseph Comeau works as a Na for Law Department. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. Joseph earned $87,535 in 2023.
N/A/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, Teresa Cummings serves as a N/A. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $87,391.
Assistant Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
James Corley holds the role of Assistant Solicitor at Law Department. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $87,002.
Executive Level II/Law Department
Source-specific fields
At Law Department, Mary Keenan serves as a Executive Level II. Hired in 2000, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $86,635.
Assistant Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Phyllis Edmonds is a Assistant Solicitor at Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 2 years. 2014 total compensation came to $86,578.
Chief Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Justin King is a Chief Solicitor at Law Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 31 years. 2011 total compensation came to $86,405.
31107 - Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Brittany Braun is a 31107 - Operations Specialist I at Law Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $85,587.
Assistant Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Dawn Lettman works as a Assistant Solicitor for Law Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Dawn earned $85,308 in 2014.
31107 - Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Ahleah Knapp works as a 31107 - Operations Specialist I for Law Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Ahleah earned $85,254 in 2024.
Chief Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Kristin Blumer holds the role of Chief Solicitor at Law Department. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,953.
Operations Specialist I/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Sade Aniece Sesay is a Operations Specialist I at Law Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $84,825.
City Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
James Shea holds the role of City Solicitor at Law Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, under a year. In 2021, their total compensation was $84,694.
Assistant Solicitor/Law Department
Source-specific fields
Kristin Blumer is a Assistant Solicitor at Law Department. They have served since 2013 (about a year). 2014 total compensation came to $84,624.