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 8
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Rylie Brackett works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Rylie earned $966 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Kelsey Henry is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2026 total compensation came to $902.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Adelaide Frey works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Adelaide earned $895 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Emily Hemlinger is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time/permanent certified. 2026 total compensation came to $796.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Devin Tipton serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $781.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Martine Czarniecki holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2026, their total compensation was $711.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Shayne Ray is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2025 total compensation came to $692.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Zoe Cook works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Zoe earned $684 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Raul Gonzalez serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $629.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Sarah Howard is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2024 total compensation came to $599.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Evan Coman is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2026 total compensation came to $574.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Ashlee Mascolino works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Ashlee earned $512 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Zion Parks is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2025 total compensation came to $499.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Asina Marietta is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2026 total compensation came to $461.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Chole Maragos serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $438.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Valerija Semeniakaite is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2026 total compensation came to $424.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Briana Blair serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $390.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Kaitlyn Currid works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Kaitlyn earned $360 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Ethan Bowers works as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 for Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. Ethan earned $335 in 2026.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Tara Martin holds the role of Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. Their status is part-time temporary. In 2026, their total compensation was $328.
Public Defender Pay Grade 2/Public Defender
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Bethany Sager is a Public Defender Pay Grade 2 at Public Defender. They work part-time temporary. 2025 total compensation came to $155.
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At Public Defender, Amelia Flaherty serves as a Public Defender Pay Grade 2. They work part-time temporary. Their 2026 pay totaled $89.