Franklin County, Ohio / Public Defender
Agency file
The Public Defender handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2026, this agency had 194 employees with median total compensation of $36,018; the highest distinct record was $79,611.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 194 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($36,018) — 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 $53,457 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,063. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 5
Public Defender Attorney/Public Defender
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David Pelletier works as a Public Defender Attorney for Public Defender. Their status is full-time permanent. David earned $12,563 in 2023.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Jacqueline Seifert is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2024 total compensation came to $11,957.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Christopher Licameli is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2024 total compensation came to $11,951.
Public Defender Attorney/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Nicholas Fagnano serves as a Public Defender Attorney. They work full-time permanent. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,837.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Veronica Hodges holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,779.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Courtney Mcgowan serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,645.
Public Defender Attorney/Public Defender
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Tanya Askew holds the role of Public Defender Attorney at Public Defender. Their status is full-time permanent. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,475.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Jonas Schaaf holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,678.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Eli Mortimer serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,628.
Public Defender Investigator/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Melanie Brown serves as a Public Defender Investigator. They work full-time permanent. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,541.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Ryan Ackerman serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,293.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Lauren Homa works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Lauren earned $10,236 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Anthony Donofrio serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,040.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Hillary Livingston works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Hillary earned $9,920 in 2024.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Heath Findley holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,705.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Madelyn Walter works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Madelyn earned $9,688 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Samantha Deatley serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,652.
Public Defender Support Staff/Public Defender
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Ericka Blakey holds the role of Public Defender Support Staff at Public Defender. Their status is full-time permanent. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,449.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Abagale Bentley is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2024 total compensation came to $9,402.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Francis Marion works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Francis earned $9,242 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Sophia Anthony works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Sophia earned $8,958 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Carter Judy holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,734.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Katherine Stolz holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,725.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Kaitlyn Ohara serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,640.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Matthew Schulz holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,493.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Michaela Medich serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,479.
Public Defender Attorney/Public Defender
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Thomas Puckett works as a Public Defender Attorney for Public Defender. Their status is full-time permanent. Thomas earned $8,421 in 2023.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Christopher Gray holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,031.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Josie Spitzer works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Josie earned $7,965 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Carson Cross serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,845.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Bridget Dickens is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2023 total compensation came to $7,722.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Mark Brimberry works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Mark earned $7,366 in 2023.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Cody Vandergrift holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,356.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Emily Lowes serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time/permanent certified. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,268.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Alexander Lynch serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $7,230.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Sarris Birch serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,208.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Sarah Miller holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,010.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Alexandra Carlson holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,926.
Public Defender Social Worker/Public Defender
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Ryan Hussey holds the role of Public Defender Social Worker at Public Defender. Their status is full-time permanent. In 2026, their total compensation was $6,901.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Jason Helmstetler serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,887.