Special Counsel,District Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

1 employees hold this title in Public Defender. Median total compensation for the role is $424,954, above the department median of $178,093.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $425K
Role median: $424,954
Agency median: $178,093
Comparison: Above

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Special Counsel,District Attorney is held in 2 Los Angeles County departments. In Public Defender, the median of $424,954 ranks #2 of 2.

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Shelan Joseph

Special Counsel,District Attorney/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$424,954

Base pay: $263,339
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,093
Benefits: $133,522
Total compensation: $424,954

At Public Defender, Shelan Joseph serves as a Special Counsel,District Attorney. Their 2025 pay totaled $424,954.