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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
Total payroll
$15.3M
Role median
$241,388
Agency median
$227,420
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,589$330,609+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

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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.