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Los Angeles County / Alternate Public Defender / Deputy Alternate Public Defender III

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Deputy Alternate Public Defender III

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

64 employees hold this title in Alternate Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $241,388, above the department median of $227,420.

Employees
64
Role median
$241,388
Agency median
$227,420
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,589$330,609+

How total compensation varies among the 64 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Alydra Kelly

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$337,545
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,726
Benefits
$118,303
Total compensation
$337,545

Alydra Kelly is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $337,545.

Bex James

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$330,893
Base pay
$206,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,684
Benefits
$100,113
Total compensation
$330,893

Bex James holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $330,893.

Roy Vaughn

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$329,799
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,584
Benefits
$122,699
Total compensation
$329,799

Roy Vaughn works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Roy earned $329,799 in 2025.

Yvonne Velazquez-Deanda

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$319,867
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,745
Benefits
$114,606
Total compensation
$319,867

Yvonne Velazquez-Deanda is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $319,867.

Rockit Pettijohn

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$317,408
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,309
Benefits
$90,583
Total compensation
$317,408

Rockit Pettijohn holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,408.

Jamie Marcus

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$313,587
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,576
Benefits
$109,495
Total compensation
$313,587

At Alternate Public Defender, Jamie Marcus serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $313,587.

Dean Kim

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$313,045
Base pay
$190,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,588
Benefits
$96,737
Total compensation
$313,045

At Alternate Public Defender, Dean Kim serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $313,045.

Rachel Salazar

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$313,019
Base pay
$181,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,894
Benefits
$115,439
Total compensation
$313,019

Rachel Salazar holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,019.

Inna Petrovsky

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$311,291
Base pay
$187,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,163
Benefits
$107,024
Total compensation
$311,291

Inna Petrovsky works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Inna earned $311,291 in 2025.

Joseph Valeriano

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$311,207
Base pay
$180,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,019
Benefits
$113,535
Total compensation
$311,207

Joseph Valeriano works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Joseph earned $311,207 in 2025.

Marla Fox

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$306,272
Base pay
$179,403
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,238
Benefits
$112,631
Total compensation
$306,272

At Alternate Public Defender, Marla Fox serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $306,272.

Katherine Stewart

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,083
Base pay
$194,644
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,737
Benefits
$89,702
Total compensation
$305,083

Katherine Stewart works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Katherine earned $305,083 in 2025.

Nazgol Lolachi

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,582
Base pay
$185,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,512
Benefits
$103,333
Total compensation
$304,582

Nazgol Lolachi holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,582.

Susan Charney

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,402
Base pay
$191,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,701
Benefits
$91,599
Total compensation
$304,402

Susan Charney is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $304,402.

David Smith

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$302,248
Base pay
$193,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,635
Benefits
$85,189
Total compensation
$302,248

David Smith works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. David earned $302,248 in 2025.

Michael Cabori

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$298,840
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,779
Benefits
$71,545
Total compensation
$298,840

Michael Cabori is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $298,840.

Dana Branen

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$291,466
Base pay
$184,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,880
Benefits
$85,402
Total compensation
$291,466

Dana Branen is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $291,466.

Daniel Covarrubias-Klein

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$280,655
Base pay
$166,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,859
Benefits
$106,208
Total compensation
$280,655

Daniel Covarrubias-Klein works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Daniel earned $280,655 in 2025.

Gabrielle Sacks

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$274,858
Base pay
$150,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,098
Benefits
$116,637
Total compensation
$274,858

Gabrielle Sacks holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $274,858.

Cyrus Haghani

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$269,228
Base pay
$157,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,088
Benefits
$104,356
Total compensation
$269,228

At Alternate Public Defender, Cyrus Haghani serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $269,228.

Adrian Garcia

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$266,323
Base pay
$162,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,596
Benefits
$87,244
Total compensation
$266,323

Adrian Garcia works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Adrian earned $266,323 in 2025.

Laura Leath

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$259,795
Base pay
$155,648
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,203
Benefits
$87,944
Total compensation
$259,795

Laura Leath is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $259,795.

Rachel Cala

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$259,138
Base pay
$139,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,874
Benefits
$113,159
Total compensation
$259,138

Rachel Cala holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $259,138.

Linda Rigas

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$258,350
Base pay
$163,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,450
Benefits
$68,550
Total compensation
$258,350

Linda Rigas is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $258,350.

Erin Caliri

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$251,751
Base pay
$151,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,351
Benefits
$90,399
Total compensation
$251,751

Erin Caliri works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Erin earned $251,751 in 2025.

Zalondria Mance

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$247,640
Base pay
$160,982
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,544
Benefits
$62,114
Total compensation
$247,640

At Alternate Public Defender, Zalondria Mance serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $247,640.

Samantha Mergentime

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$246,338
Base pay
$155,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,497
Benefits
$73,452
Total compensation
$246,338

Samantha Mergentime is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $246,338.

Amir Attia

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$245,978
Base pay
$154,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,521
Benefits
$64,877
Total compensation
$245,978

Amir Attia works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Amir earned $245,978 in 2025.

Amanda Austin

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$244,826
Base pay
$149,786
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,010
Benefits
$81,030
Total compensation
$244,826

Amanda Austin works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Amanda earned $244,826 in 2025.

Shannon Belsheim

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$244,066
Base pay
$146,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,836
Benefits
$88,814
Total compensation
$244,066

At Alternate Public Defender, Shannon Belsheim serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $244,066.

Firass Halawi

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$243,424
Base pay
$141,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,565
Benefits
$92,619
Total compensation
$243,424

Firass Halawi is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $243,424.

Chanel Ortiz

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$241,566
Base pay
$147,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,512
Benefits
$81,627
Total compensation
$241,566

Chanel Ortiz holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,566.

Mark Russ

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$241,210
Base pay
$150,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,234
Benefits
$67,613
Total compensation
$241,210

Mark Russ is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $241,210.

Bryan Levario

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$236,902
Base pay
$147,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,150
Benefits
$68,325
Total compensation
$236,902

Bryan Levario holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,902.

Jesse Prieto Jr

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$236,710
Base pay
$147,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,431
Benefits
$68,852
Total compensation
$236,710

At Alternate Public Defender, Jesse Prieto Jr serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $236,710.

Marshall Thomas

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$235,764
Base pay
$153,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,125
Benefits
$60,301
Total compensation
$235,764

Marshall Thomas holds the role of Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $235,764.

Danielle Hall

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$234,827
Base pay
$143,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,518
Benefits
$81,137
Total compensation
$234,827

At Alternate Public Defender, Danielle Hall serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $234,827.

Hassan Rezakhani

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$234,542
Base pay
$144,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,514
Benefits
$67,024
Total compensation
$234,542

Hassan Rezakhani works as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III for Alternate Public Defender. Hassan earned $234,542 in 2025.

Jadai Hamilton

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$232,959
Base pay
$147,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,061
Benefits
$66,471
Total compensation
$232,959

At Alternate Public Defender, Jadai Hamilton serves as a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $232,959.

Vanessa Rodriguez

Deputy Alternate Public Defender III/Alternate Public Defender

2025 total comp
$230,582
Base pay
$143,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,497
Benefits
$71,648
Total compensation
$230,582

Vanessa Rodriguez is a Deputy Alternate Public Defender III at Alternate Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $230,582.