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 Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $630,886, above the department median of $178,093.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $630.9K
Role median: $630,886
Agency median: $178,093
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Chief Deputy Public Defender (Uc) is held in 2 Los Angeles County departments. In Public Defender, the median of $630,886 ranks #1 of 2.

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Employees with this title

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Justine Esack

Chief Deputy Public Defender (Uc)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$630,886

Base pay: $411,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,727
Benefits: $155,753
Total compensation: $630,886

At Public Defender, Justine Esack serves as a Chief Deputy Public Defender (Uc). Their 2025 pay totaled $630,886.