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Deputy Public Defender II

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

121 employees hold this title in Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $166,210, below the department median of $178,093.

Employees
121
Role median
$166,210
Agency median
$178,093
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,959$231,458+

How total compensation varies among the 121 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

Thomas Bruner

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$258,990
Base pay
$161,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,696
Benefits
$75,594
Total compensation
$258,990

Thomas Bruner works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Thomas earned $258,990 in 2025.

Lisa Gordon

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$257,694
Base pay
$161,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,300
Benefits
$87,694
Total compensation
$257,694

Lisa Gordon is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $257,694.

Michelle Loulis

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$238,557
Base pay
$150,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,800
Benefits
$74,747
Total compensation
$238,557

Michelle Loulis holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,557.

Lauren Parsons

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$220,810
Base pay
$137,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,562
Benefits
$75,541
Total compensation
$220,810

At Public Defender, Lauren Parsons serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $220,810.

Jeremy Lishman

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$217,219
Base pay
$120,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$95,866
Total compensation
$217,219

Jeremy Lishman holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $217,219.

Karen Polis

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$217,216
Base pay
$145,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,426
Benefits
$68,668
Total compensation
$217,216

At Public Defender, Karen Polis serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $217,216.

Sean O'Halloran

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$216,102
Base pay
$144,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,289
Benefits
$59,346
Total compensation
$216,102

Sean O'Halloran works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Sean earned $216,102 in 2025.

Katherine Degovia

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$212,919
Base pay
$139,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,109
Benefits
$61,791
Total compensation
$212,919

Katherine Degovia holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $212,919.

Xochitl Telaya Rodriguez

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$200,676
Base pay
$134,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,071
Benefits
$51,589
Total compensation
$200,676

Xochitl Telaya Rodriguez works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Xochitl earned $200,676 in 2025.

Imran Syed

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$193,394
Base pay
$110,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,698
Benefits
$78,544
Total compensation
$193,394

Imran Syed holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,394.

Justin Kelley

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$190,017
Base pay
$113,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,274
Benefits
$72,518
Total compensation
$190,017

At Public Defender, Justin Kelley serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $190,017.

Yuhao Yao

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$188,787
Base pay
$110,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,531
Benefits
$74,410
Total compensation
$188,787

Yuhao Yao works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Yuhao earned $188,787 in 2025.

Sanaz Nikbakhsh

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$184,143
Base pay
$114,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,642
Benefits
$62,321
Total compensation
$184,143

At Public Defender, Sanaz Nikbakhsh serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $184,143.

Jillian Davis

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$181,847
Base pay
$113,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,177
Benefits
$64,445
Total compensation
$181,847

Jillian Davis is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $181,847.

Jeremy Palacio

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$181,711
Base pay
$113,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,934
Benefits
$62,552
Total compensation
$181,711

At Public Defender, Jeremy Palacio serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,711.

Jaime Marron

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$180,866
Base pay
$124,754
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,171
Benefits
$37,941
Total compensation
$180,866

Jaime Marron works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Jaime earned $180,866 in 2025.

Frank Guzman

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$179,979
Base pay
$114,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,690
Benefits
$54,109
Total compensation
$179,979

Frank Guzman is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $179,979.

Emma Haas

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$178,935
Base pay
$113,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,021
Benefits
$58,689
Total compensation
$178,935

Emma Haas works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Emma earned $178,935 in 2025.

Amethyst Jefferson-Roberts

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$178,559
Base pay
$113,203
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,123
Benefits
$58,233
Total compensation
$178,559

Amethyst Jefferson-Roberts is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $178,559.

Alistair Robertson

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$177,496
Base pay
$112,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,381
Benefits
$62,984
Total compensation
$177,496

Alistair Robertson works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Alistair earned $177,496 in 2025.

Zoe Juarez

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$177,480
Base pay
$110,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,870
Benefits
$56,638
Total compensation
$177,480

Zoe Juarez is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $177,480.

James Hollo

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$177,288
Base pay
$110,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,605
Benefits
$55,711
Total compensation
$177,288

James Hollo holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,288.

Adele Giraud

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$177,268
Base pay
$110,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,009
Benefits
$61,287
Total compensation
$177,268

Adele Giraud works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Adele earned $177,268 in 2025.

Thomas Cotugno

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$177,109
Base pay
$110,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,163
Benefits
$60,100
Total compensation
$177,109

Thomas Cotugno works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Thomas earned $177,109 in 2025.

Aracely Abarca

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$176,979
Base pay
$111,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,150
Benefits
$61,427
Total compensation
$176,979

Aracely Abarca is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $176,979.

Mark Saleh

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$176,936
Base pay
$110,434
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,923
Benefits
$56,579
Total compensation
$176,936

At Public Defender, Mark Saleh serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,936.

Jesse Fernandez

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$176,928
Base pay
$111,004
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,131
Benefits
$53,793
Total compensation
$176,928

Jesse Fernandez is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $176,928.

Sara Beringer

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$176,907
Base pay
$110,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,997
Benefits
$60,938
Total compensation
$176,907

Sara Beringer works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Sara earned $176,907 in 2025.

Alec Watson

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$176,748
Base pay
$110,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,669
Benefits
$61,230
Total compensation
$176,748

Alec Watson is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $176,748.

Marc Basurto-Avila

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$176,681
Base pay
$110,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,031
Benefits
$55,678
Total compensation
$176,681

Marc Basurto-Avila holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,681.

Celebre Fouka-Nganga

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$175,709
Base pay
$110,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,893
Benefits
$55,970
Total compensation
$175,709

Celebre Fouka-Nganga works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Celebre earned $175,709 in 2025.

Nancy Ross

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$175,660
Base pay
$86,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$640
Benefits
$88,267
Total compensation
$175,660

Nancy Ross works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Nancy earned $175,660 in 2025.

Matthew Gammariello

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$175,383
Base pay
$110,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,839
Benefits
$50,698
Total compensation
$175,383

Matthew Gammariello is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $175,383.

Courtney Lamb

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$175,264
Base pay
$109,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,650
Benefits
$62,370
Total compensation
$175,264

At Public Defender, Courtney Lamb serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,264.

James Hughes

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$174,791
Base pay
$107,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,185
Benefits
$62,486
Total compensation
$174,791

At Public Defender, James Hughes serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,791.

Lauren Espina

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$174,609
Base pay
$111,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,377
Benefits
$50,214
Total compensation
$174,609

At Public Defender, Lauren Espina serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $174,609.

Vincent Chan

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$173,884
Base pay
$107,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,068
Benefits
$60,696
Total compensation
$173,884

Vincent Chan works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Vincent earned $173,884 in 2025.

Morgan Bennett

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$173,733
Base pay
$110,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,603
Benefits
$61,284
Total compensation
$173,733

Morgan Bennett works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Morgan earned $173,733 in 2025.

Nikole Bordokas

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$173,410
Base pay
$111,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,046
Benefits
$49,362
Total compensation
$173,410

At Public Defender, Nikole Bordokas serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,410.

Joseph Vaysman

Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$173,218
Base pay
$113,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,243
Benefits
$46,747
Total compensation
$173,218

Joseph Vaysman holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,218.