Chief Deputy Public Defender (Uc)

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

1 employees hold this title in County Counsel. Median total compensation for the role is $528,738, above the department median of $245,993.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $528.7K
Role median: $528,738
Agency median: $245,993
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Chief Deputy Public Defender (Uc) is held in 2 Los Angeles County departments. In County Counsel, the median of $528,738 ranks #2 of 2.

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Kelly Emling

Chief Deputy Public Defender (Uc)/County Counsel

2025 total comp

$528,738

Base pay: $364,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,661
Benefits: $133,574
Total compensation: $528,738

Kelly Emling works as a Chief Deputy Public Defender (Uc) for County Counsel. Kelly earned $528,738 in 2025.