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Los Angeles County / Public Defender / Deputy Public Defender III

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Deputy Public Defender III

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

382 employees hold this title in Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $265,029, above the department median of $178,093.

Employees
382
Total payroll
$97.4M
Role median
$265,029
Agency median
$178,093
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$5,554$335,618+

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

How total compensation varies among the 382 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.

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Deputy Public Defender beyond Los Angeles County

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Los Angeles County, the median of $246,573 ranks #1 of 2. See Deputy Public Defender across all of Los Angeles County

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

New Jersey
$175,367 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Deputy Public Defenderroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Monique Mc David

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$308,678
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,788
Benefits
$90,374
Total compensation
$308,678

Monique Mc David holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $308,678.

Justin Clayton

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$308,420
Base pay
$186,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,369
Benefits
$105,028
Total compensation
$308,420

Justin Clayton works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Justin earned $308,420 in 2025.

Marisa Gallegos

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$308,359
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,476
Benefits
$90,367
Total compensation
$308,359

Marisa Gallegos works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Marisa earned $308,359 in 2025.

Sherise Parker

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$308,020
Base pay
$185,197
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,258
Benefits
$106,565
Total compensation
$308,020

At Public Defender, Sherise Parker serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $308,020.

Rosario Corona

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$307,985
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,829
Benefits
$88,640
Total compensation
$307,985

Rosario Corona works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Rosario earned $307,985 in 2025.

Mearl Lottman

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$307,736
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,295
Benefits
$84,925
Total compensation
$307,736

Mearl Lottman works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Mearl earned $307,736 in 2025.

Marko Zubcic Jr

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$307,319
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,229
Benefits
$83,574
Total compensation
$307,319

At Public Defender, Marko Zubcic Jr serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $307,319.

Jessica Green

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$307,087
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,132
Benefits
$91,439
Total compensation
$307,087

Jessica Green works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Jessica earned $307,087 in 2025.

Erik Pillow

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$307,023
Base pay
$186,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,844
Benefits
$98,994
Total compensation
$307,023

At Public Defender, Erik Pillow serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $307,023.

Andrew Tan

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$306,931
Base pay
$188,526
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,667
Benefits
$97,738
Total compensation
$306,931

Andrew Tan is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $306,931.

David Santiago

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$306,773
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,835
Benefits
$83,422
Total compensation
$306,773

David Santiago works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. David earned $306,773 in 2025.

Chanel Call

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$306,635
Base pay
$185,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,487
Benefits
$102,385
Total compensation
$306,635

Chanel Call is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $306,635.

Monica Perez

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$306,160
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,797
Benefits
$99,847
Total compensation
$306,160

At Public Defender, Monica Perez serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $306,160.

Akio Katano

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$306,073
Base pay
$187,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,520
Benefits
$98,197
Total compensation
$306,073

Akio Katano works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Akio earned $306,073 in 2025.

Carlos Bido

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,873
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,810
Benefits
$83,547
Total compensation
$305,873

At Public Defender, Carlos Bido serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $305,873.

Jennifer Hawkins

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,860
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,453
Benefits
$93,891
Total compensation
$305,860

Jennifer Hawkins works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Jennifer earned $305,860 in 2025.

Omid Haghighat

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,790
Base pay
$193,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,696
Benefits
$89,976
Total compensation
$305,790

Omid Haghighat holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,790.

Tiffany Morales

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,623
Base pay
$194,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,396
Benefits
$97,542
Total compensation
$305,623

Tiffany Morales works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Tiffany earned $305,623 in 2025.

Jesus De La Riva

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,548
Base pay
$188,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,082
Benefits
$91,212
Total compensation
$305,548

Jesus De La Riva holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,548.

Geetanjli Bahl

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,239
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,342
Benefits
$94,381
Total compensation
$305,239

Geetanjli Bahl holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,239.

Emily Milton

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$305,010
Base pay
$181,028
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,224
Benefits
$113,758
Total compensation
$305,010

Emily Milton holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,010.

Jennifer Valdez

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,819
Base pay
$183,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,438
Benefits
$111,922
Total compensation
$304,819

Jennifer Valdez works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Jennifer earned $304,819 in 2025.

Michael Ferranto

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,685
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,640
Benefits
$93,529
Total compensation
$304,685

Michael Ferranto holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,685.

Rosann Scoloveno

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,677
Base pay
$189,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,627
Benefits
$98,658
Total compensation
$304,677

Rosann Scoloveno works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Rosann earned $304,677 in 2025.

Jodi Lin

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,429
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,268
Benefits
$85,645
Total compensation
$304,429

At Public Defender, Jodi Lin serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,429.

Kerry Golub

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,324
Base pay
$185,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,202
Benefits
$104,290
Total compensation
$304,324

Kerry Golub works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Kerry earned $304,324 in 2025.

Raheleh Mehrinfar

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,235
Base pay
$189,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,002
Benefits
$105,309
Total compensation
$304,235

Raheleh Mehrinfar is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $304,235.

Monique Hoffmayer

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$304,232
Base pay
$185,832
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,363
Benefits
$104,037
Total compensation
$304,232

Monique Hoffmayer holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $304,232.

Esther Arellano

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$303,962
Base pay
$195,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,968
Benefits
$86,936
Total compensation
$303,962

At Public Defender, Esther Arellano serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,962.

Marta Eggers

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$303,593
Base pay
$170,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,654
Benefits
$122,667
Total compensation
$303,593

At Public Defender, Marta Eggers serves as a Deputy Public Defender III. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,593.

Teresa Zabala

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$303,247
Base pay
$194,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,880
Benefits
$93,264
Total compensation
$303,247

Teresa Zabala is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $303,247.

Monica Jenkins

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$303,028
Base pay
$194,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,256
Benefits
$80,080
Total compensation
$303,028

Monica Jenkins holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $303,028.

M Stearns

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$302,529
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,166
Benefits
$86,847
Total compensation
$302,529

M Stearns holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $302,529.

Carolyn Miner

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$302,246
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,910
Benefits
$73,820
Total compensation
$302,246

Carolyn Miner is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $302,246.

Alison Hudak

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$301,688
Base pay
$191,171
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,131
Benefits
$85,386
Total compensation
$301,688

Alison Hudak works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Alison earned $301,688 in 2025.

Deborah Canada

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$301,625
Base pay
$194,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,765
Benefits
$79,571
Total compensation
$301,625

Deborah Canada works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Deborah earned $301,625 in 2025.

Roxana Santamaria

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$301,094
Base pay
$183,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,941
Benefits
$99,351
Total compensation
$301,094

Roxana Santamaria is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $301,094.

Maureen Pacheco

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$301,033
Base pay
$184,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,845
Benefits
$112,534
Total compensation
$301,033

Maureen Pacheco works as a Deputy Public Defender III for Public Defender. Maureen earned $301,033 in 2025.

Timothy Mcdermott

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$300,669
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,307
Benefits
$72,846
Total compensation
$300,669

Timothy Mcdermott is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $300,669.

Eyvin Hernandez

Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$300,595
Base pay
$195,516
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21,574
Benefits
$83,505
Total compensation
$300,595

Eyvin Hernandez holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $300,595.