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Deputy Public Defender I

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

80 employees hold this title in Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $126,583, below the department median of $178,093.

Employees
80
Role median
$126,583
Agency median
$178,093
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$16,820$160,740+

How total compensation varies among the 80 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 2

Ester Mendez

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$123,209
Base pay
$89,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,457
Benefits
$25,107
Total compensation
$123,209

Ester Mendez holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,209.

Anna Kozma

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$109,545
Base pay
$71,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,678
Benefits
$35,344
Total compensation
$109,545

Anna Kozma works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Anna earned $109,545 in 2025.

Nancy Alcaraz Arreola

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$108,579
Base pay
$78,089
Overtime
$16
Other pay
$4,239
Benefits
$26,235
Total compensation
$108,579

Nancy Alcaraz Arreola is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $108,579.

Sergio Robles

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$106,843
Base pay
$75,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,192
Benefits
$27,757
Total compensation
$106,843

Sergio Robles is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $106,843.

Alexander Statman

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$106,787
Base pay
$71,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,462
Benefits
$28,802
Total compensation
$106,787

Alexander Statman is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $106,787.

Luz Murillo

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$106,674
Base pay
$71,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,250
Benefits
$31,901
Total compensation
$106,674

At Public Defender, Luz Murillo serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,674.

Kevin West

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$99,837
Base pay
$74,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,754
Benefits
$21,651
Total compensation
$99,837

Kevin West works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Kevin earned $99,837 in 2025.

Colin Threlkeld

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$98,346
Base pay
$63,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,941
Benefits
$25,914
Total compensation
$98,346

Colin Threlkeld holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,346.

Ashli Hart

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$97,551
Base pay
$70,096
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,275
Benefits
$24,180
Total compensation
$97,551

Ashli Hart works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Ashli earned $97,551 in 2025.

Ryaan Basheer

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$81,771
Base pay
$63,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,927
Benefits
$16,641
Total compensation
$81,771

Ryaan Basheer is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $81,771.

Jenny Salgado

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$71,270
Base pay
$48,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,373
Benefits
$19,612
Total compensation
$71,270

Jenny Salgado is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $71,270.

Alfonso Oliva Ii

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$68,825
Base pay
$39,381
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,639
Benefits
$23,805
Total compensation
$68,825

Alfonso Oliva Ii is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $68,825.

Daniel Choi

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$64,255
Base pay
$42,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,001
Benefits
$18,182
Total compensation
$64,255

Daniel Choi is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $64,255.

Cassie Tadeo Godina

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$63,476
Base pay
$42,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,972
Benefits
$18,432
Total compensation
$63,476

At Public Defender, Cassie Tadeo Godina serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,476.

Amrita Patil

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$60,951
Base pay
$52,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,811
Benefits
$2,646
Total compensation
$60,951

Amrita Patil holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,951.

Gabriella Jackson

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$60,538
Base pay
$31,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,705
Benefits
$21,079
Total compensation
$60,538

Gabriella Jackson works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Gabriella earned $60,538 in 2025.

Josephine Miller-Merino

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$59,837
Base pay
$40,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,675
Benefits
$16,906
Total compensation
$59,837

Josephine Miller-Merino is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $59,837.

Gabriel Martinez

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$55,488
Base pay
$36,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,144
Benefits
$13,456
Total compensation
$55,488

Gabriel Martinez holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,488.

Desirae Ibarra

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$36,203
Base pay
$28,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,496
Benefits
$1,752
Total compensation
$36,203

Desirae Ibarra works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Desirae earned $36,203 in 2025.

Mumbi Ngugi

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$34,131
Base pay
$23,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,457
Benefits
$7,343
Total compensation
$34,131

Mumbi Ngugi is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $34,131.

Jenna Won

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$30,338
Base pay
$17,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,722
Benefits
$10,086
Total compensation
$30,338

At Public Defender, Jenna Won serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,338.

Peter Foster

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$29,014
Base pay
$22,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,357
Benefits
$1,446
Total compensation
$29,014

Peter Foster holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,014.

Kaiya Mccullough

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$29,004
Base pay
$22,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,353
Benefits
$1,446
Total compensation
$29,004

At Public Defender, Kaiya Mccullough serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,004.

Daniel Golub

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,829
Base pay
$22,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,350
Benefits
$1,274
Total compensation
$28,829

Daniel Golub works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Daniel earned $28,829 in 2025.

Matthew Wu

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,827
Base pay
$22,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,350
Benefits
$1,272
Total compensation
$28,827

Matthew Wu is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $28,827.

Jade Magana

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,729
Base pay
$21,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,348
Benefits
$1,435
Total compensation
$28,729

At Public Defender, Jade Magana serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,729.

Micalyn Struble

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,692
Base pay
$22,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,348
Benefits
$1,268
Total compensation
$28,692

Micalyn Struble holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,692.

Nathan Williams

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,689
Base pay
$22,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,347
Benefits
$1,266
Total compensation
$28,689

Nathan Williams works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Nathan earned $28,689 in 2025.

Caitlin Tran

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,453
Base pay
$21,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,343
Benefits
$1,423
Total compensation
$28,453

Caitlin Tran holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,453.

Katie Selko

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,421
Base pay
$21,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,346
Benefits
$1,258
Total compensation
$28,421

Katie Selko holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,421.

Kerry Rork

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,396
Base pay
$22,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,221
Benefits
$1,099
Total compensation
$28,396

At Public Defender, Kerry Rork serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,396.

Gillian Norton

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,384
Base pay
$21,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,346
Benefits
$1,092
Total compensation
$28,384

Gillian Norton works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Gillian earned $28,384 in 2025.

Theresa Aronson

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,366
Base pay
$21,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,345
Benefits
$1,091
Total compensation
$28,366

At Public Defender, Theresa Aronson serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,366.

Jenna Mcintosh

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,349
Base pay
$21,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,345
Benefits
$1,090
Total compensation
$28,349

Jenna Mcintosh works as a Deputy Public Defender I for Public Defender. Jenna earned $28,349 in 2025.

Alayah Byers

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,053
Base pay
$21,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,353
Benefits
$1,077
Total compensation
$28,053

Alayah Byers is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $28,053.

Katherine Rojas

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$28,010
Base pay
$21,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,338
Benefits
$1,243
Total compensation
$28,010

Katherine Rojas is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $28,010.

Sydney Wong

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$27,982
Base pay
$21,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,211
Benefits
$1,245
Total compensation
$27,982

Sydney Wong holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,982.

Michael Diamandakis

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$27,389
Base pay
$20,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,329
Benefits
$1,214
Total compensation
$27,389

Michael Diamandakis is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $27,389.

Aria Dardashti

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$23,412
Base pay
$17,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,167
Benefits
$935
Total compensation
$23,412

Aria Dardashti is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $23,412.

Jackson Wren

Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$16,820
Base pay
$13,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$703
Benefits
$3,113
Total compensation
$16,820

At Public Defender, Jackson Wren serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,820.