Los Angeles County / Public Defender
Agency file
The Public Defender handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2025, this agency had 1,297 employees with median total compensation of $178,093; the highest distinct record was $714,318.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,297 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($178,093) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $346,409 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,488. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
James Baeza works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. James earned $170,599 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Charley Chen is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $170,261.
Res Analyst Iii,Behavioral Sciences/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Erin Morris serves as a Res Analyst Iii,Behavioral Sciences. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,121.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
Frank Gonzales works as a Senior Paralegal for Public Defender. Frank earned $169,983 in 2025.
Investigator Ii,Public Defender/Public Defender
Tremaine White works as a Investigator Ii,Public Defender for Public Defender. Tremaine earned $169,583 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Ariel Wilbur works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Ariel earned $169,483 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Braden Domier is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $168,916.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Sasha Serebryannik holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,765.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
Brenda Delcid works as a Senior Paralegal for Public Defender. Brenda earned $168,579 in 2025.
Investigator Ii,Public Defender/Public Defender
Rachel Lee holds the role of Investigator Ii,Public Defender at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,243.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Carlos Suarez Hernandez works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Carlos earned $168,232 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Zachary Matthess works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Zachary earned $167,932 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Evan Zemlin-Kisor is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $167,489.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Esther Remigio works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Esther earned $167,396 in 2025.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Public Defender
Carolyn Greenspan is a Psychiatric Social Worker II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $167,392.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Monica Lopez serves as a Senior Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,377.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Public Defender
Alonso Fuente holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,269.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Lisandra Suarez holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $167,237.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
Norma Martinez holds the role of Senior Paralegal at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,849.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Andre Morgan works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Andre earned $166,399 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Sierra White holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,210.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Jody Rubel serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,720.
Investigator Ii,Public Defender/Public Defender
Philip Lee holds the role of Investigator Ii,Public Defender at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,484.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Juliana Wilson works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Juliana earned $165,364 in 2025.
Management Secretary V/Public Defender
Javier Palmerin is a Management Secretary V at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $165,350.
Management Analyst/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Cynthia Huezo serves as a Management Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,129.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Federico Canton Chable is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $164,972.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Aida Baghdasaryan works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Aida earned $164,750 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Ilina Bhor is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $164,330.