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Deputy Public Defender IV

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

133 employees hold this title in Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $359,792, above the department median of $178,093.

Employees
133
Total payroll
$45.7M
Role median
$359,792
Agency median
$178,093
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$81,938$390,105+

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

How total compensation varies among the 133 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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Albert Camacho Jr

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$352,916
Base pay
$231,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,455
Benefits
$93,247
Total compensation
$352,916

Albert Camacho Jr is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $352,916.

Meredith Schensul

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$352,828
Base pay
$219,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,102
Benefits
$107,965
Total compensation
$352,828

At Public Defender, Meredith Schensul serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $352,828.

Anthony Bayne

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$351,667
Base pay
$231,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,735
Benefits
$93,718
Total compensation
$351,667

Anthony Bayne works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Anthony earned $351,667 in 2025.

Patricia Williams

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$351,466
Base pay
$204,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,437
Benefits
$124,245
Total compensation
$351,466

Patricia Williams holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $351,466.

John Cho

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$351,147
Base pay
$220,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,651
Benefits
$104,770
Total compensation
$351,147

John Cho is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $351,147.

Talia Mitchell

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$350,501
Base pay
$224,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,100
Benefits
$117,126
Total compensation
$350,501

Talia Mitchell works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Talia earned $350,501 in 2025.

David Shane Fujimoto

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$348,767
Base pay
$219,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,559
Benefits
$102,447
Total compensation
$348,767

At Public Defender, David Shane Fujimoto serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $348,767.

Ann Nguyen

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$347,173
Base pay
$219,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,378
Benefits
$110,034
Total compensation
$347,173

Ann Nguyen is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $347,173.

Nima Farhadi

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$346,501
Base pay
$208,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,827
Benefits
$117,745
Total compensation
$346,501

Nima Farhadi is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $346,501.

Matthew Rowan

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$346,409
Base pay
$216,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,451
Benefits
$101,635
Total compensation
$346,409

Matthew Rowan is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $346,409.

Larson Hahm

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$346,365
Base pay
$219,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,184
Benefits
$100,420
Total compensation
$346,365

Larson Hahm works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Larson earned $346,365 in 2025.

Megan Cherry

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$346,332
Base pay
$217,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,246
Benefits
$99,298
Total compensation
$346,332

Megan Cherry works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Megan earned $346,332 in 2025.

Rhonda Haymon

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$345,517
Base pay
$220,763
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,631
Benefits
$109,123
Total compensation
$345,517

Rhonda Haymon is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $345,517.

Erica Smart

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$344,533
Base pay
$203,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,477
Benefits
$129,942
Total compensation
$344,533

Erica Smart is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $344,533.

Vanessa Johnson

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$343,636
Base pay
$217,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,127
Benefits
$100,259
Total compensation
$343,636

At Public Defender, Vanessa Johnson serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $343,636.

Janet Hayata

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$342,245
Base pay
$218,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,961
Benefits
$112,044
Total compensation
$342,245

Janet Hayata is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $342,245.

Romina Aghai

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$340,230
Base pay
$216,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,800
Benefits
$104,107
Total compensation
$340,230

At Public Defender, Romina Aghai serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $340,230.

Rogelio Gomez

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$338,974
Base pay
$203,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,850
Benefits
$116,822
Total compensation
$338,974

At Public Defender, Rogelio Gomez serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $338,974.

Traci Glover

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$338,716
Base pay
$208,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,323
Benefits
$115,464
Total compensation
$338,716

Traci Glover works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Traci earned $338,716 in 2025.

Mary Thorpe

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$338,363
Base pay
$219,761
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,961
Benefits
$86,641
Total compensation
$338,363

Mary Thorpe is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $338,363.

Bret Rayburn

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$336,879
Base pay
$217,788
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,156
Benefits
$89,935
Total compensation
$336,879

At Public Defender, Bret Rayburn serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $336,879.

Michael Kelly

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$335,772
Base pay
$208,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,593
Benefits
$96,250
Total compensation
$335,772

Michael Kelly holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $335,772.

Chrashawn Jackson

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$335,559
Base pay
$204,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,702
Benefits
$110,200
Total compensation
$335,559

Chrashawn Jackson holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $335,559.

E. John Myers

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$333,707
Base pay
$208,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,800
Benefits
$99,978
Total compensation
$333,707

E. John Myers works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. E. earned $333,707 in 2025.

Jennifer Hoskins

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$332,176
Base pay
$208,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,595
Benefits
$96,652
Total compensation
$332,176

Jennifer Hoskins works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Jennifer earned $332,176 in 2025.

Walid Kandeel

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$332,157
Base pay
$208,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,017
Benefits
$94,211
Total compensation
$332,157

Walid Kandeel works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Walid earned $332,157 in 2025.

Alison Klein

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$324,832
Base pay
$196,845
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,384
Benefits
$113,603
Total compensation
$324,832

Alison Klein is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $324,832.

Derek Dillman

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$324,266
Base pay
$206,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,691
Benefits
$102,936
Total compensation
$324,266

At Public Defender, Derek Dillman serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $324,266.

Carla Casillas

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$323,916
Base pay
$203,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,442
Benefits
$101,360
Total compensation
$323,916

At Public Defender, Carla Casillas serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $323,916.

Rebecca Rayburn

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$322,523
Base pay
$205,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,482
Benefits
$101,723
Total compensation
$322,523

Rebecca Rayburn works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Rebecca earned $322,523 in 2025.

Melissa Mammenga

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$322,516
Base pay
$205,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,047
Benefits
$97,151
Total compensation
$322,516

Melissa Mammenga is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $322,516.

Keisha Holland

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$322,343
Base pay
$201,636
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,436
Benefits
$111,271
Total compensation
$322,343

Keisha Holland is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $322,343.

Saewon Yang

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$322,245
Base pay
$206,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,438
Benefits
$102,020
Total compensation
$322,245

At Public Defender, Saewon Yang serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $322,245.

Rubenia Mejia

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$318,957
Base pay
$198,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,787
Benefits
$90,996
Total compensation
$318,957

Rubenia Mejia is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $318,957.

Doreen Lacaille

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$318,928
Base pay
$198,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,329
Benefits
$100,425
Total compensation
$318,928

Doreen Lacaille holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,928.

Jennifer Bergman

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$318,221
Base pay
$198,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,932
Benefits
$99,115
Total compensation
$318,221

Jennifer Bergman is a Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $318,221.

Gregg Hayata

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$315,868
Base pay
$209,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,047
Benefits
$88,509
Total compensation
$315,868

Gregg Hayata holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,868.

Melanie Schoenberg

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$315,296
Base pay
$196,845
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,436
Benefits
$91,015
Total compensation
$315,296

At Public Defender, Melanie Schoenberg serves as a Deputy Public Defender IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $315,296.

Jimmy Chu

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$314,647
Base pay
$195,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,720
Benefits
$90,805
Total compensation
$314,647

Jimmy Chu holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,647.

John Yutan

Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender

2025 total comp
$313,468
Base pay
$198,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,581
Benefits
$82,713
Total compensation
$313,468

John Yutan holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,468.