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
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.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
Nisa Sisneros holds the role of Senior Paralegal at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,826.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
Tiffany Moreno is a Senior Paralegal at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $163,800.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Terrance Keavney is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $163,574.
Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender
Jason Mayland holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,566.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Public Defender
Jennifer Walker holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,488.
Investigator Ii,Public Defender/Public Defender
Charlton Vidal holds the role of Investigator Ii,Public Defender at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,834.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Kyle White works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Kyle earned $162,752 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Daniel Allen works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Daniel earned $162,671 in 2025.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
Fabiola Martinez Barbosa works as a Senior Paralegal for Public Defender. Fabiola earned $162,487 in 2025.
Management Analyst/Public Defender
Steven Rangel is a Management Analyst at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $162,209.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Kelly Anderson is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $162,013.
Senior Secretary V/Public Defender
Christina Soar holds the role of Senior Secretary V at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,996.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Vardges Khachatryan serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,800.
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor/Public Defender
Grecia Alberto holds the role of Mental Health Clinical Supervisor at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,740.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Public Defender
Karinna Torres Taylor holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,475.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
William Christian holds the role of Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,448.
Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender
William Oh is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $161,347.
Paralegal/Public Defender
Angela Morales Canton is a Paralegal at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $160,909.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Ambrose Sheela works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Ambrose earned $160,837 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Alexandra Tuchman works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Alexandra earned $160,789 in 2025.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Public Defender
Lucero Rodriguez holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,521.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Public Defender
Kathleen Ta is a Psychiatric Social Worker II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $160,382.
Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender
Carson Horky holds the role of Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,300.
Psychiatric Social Worker II/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Yesennia Lopez serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,115.
Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Shelby Enman serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,951.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Richelle Sanchez serves as a Senior Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,872.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Derek Shao serves as a Senior Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,672.
Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Natalie Bastawros serves as a Deputy Public Defender I. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,647.