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
Highest-paid first / page 28
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Mary Zacarias is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $94,578.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Maria Gonzales works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for Public Defender. Maria earned $94,214 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Nichole Landers holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,126.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Juanita Williams-Breuer is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $93,983.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Lisset Hernandez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $93,643.
Paralegal/Public Defender
Jonathan Pacheco works as a Paralegal for Public Defender. Jonathan earned $92,352 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Holly Burnam works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Defender. Holly earned $92,077 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Esteban Ramirez serves as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,949.
Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender
Sharon Krauss holds the role of Deputy Public Defender IV at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,792.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Maria Camara is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $91,585.
Graphic Artist/Public Defender
Julia Ip is a Graphic Artist at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $91,139.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/Public Defender
Debra Forju works as a Legal Office Support Assistant II for Public Defender. Debra earned $90,939 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Emma Limondjian works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for Public Defender. Emma earned $90,139 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Vitave Snguon works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for Public Defender. Vitave earned $89,616 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant II/Public Defender
Tammy Myhand holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,347.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Tamara Bourdeau holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,038.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Justin Raymond works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Justin earned $88,722 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Laura Quinteros works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for Public Defender. Laura earned $87,907 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Diane Gladden works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for Public Defender. Diane earned $87,863 in 2025.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Vana Nazarian is a Legal Office Support Assistant I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $86,536.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Michaela Roxas holds the role of Senior Typist-Clerk at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,351.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Maribel Castro holds the role of Legal Office Support Assistant I at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,317.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Lenny Bertaud works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Defender. Lenny earned $85,943 in 2025.
Investigator Ii,Public Defender/Public Defender
Stephen Winter is a Investigator Ii,Public Defender at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $85,748.
Senior Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Bryanna Cotton serves as a Senior Typist-Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,709.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Monica Sanchez is a Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $84,980.
Paralegal/Public Defender
Rebecca Chapple holds the role of Paralegal at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,948.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Gladys Juarez works as a Intermediate Typist-Clerk for Public Defender. Gladys earned $84,490 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender
Marya Shahriary is a Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $83,942.
Deputy Public Defender III/Public Defender
Cathryn Levine holds the role of Deputy Public Defender III at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,941.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Peggy Loveman-Sherer is a Deputy Public Defender II at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $83,189.
Paralegal/Public Defender
Jocelyn Flores holds the role of Paralegal at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,014.
Deputy Public Defender IV/Public Defender
Philip Dube works as a Deputy Public Defender IV for Public Defender. Philip earned $81,938 in 2025.
Intermediate Typist-Clerk/Public Defender
Leonard George holds the role of Intermediate Typist-Clerk at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,798.
Deputy Public Defender I/Public Defender
Ryaan Basheer is a Deputy Public Defender I at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $81,771.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
Dror Toister works as a Deputy Public Defender II for Public Defender. Dror earned $80,742 in 2025.
Interpreter/Public Defender
Alan Sandoval holds the role of Interpreter at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,220.
Senior Paralegal/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Sangeetha Anantharaman serves as a Senior Paralegal. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,672.
Legal Office Support Assistant I/Public Defender
Dianne Rodriguez works as a Legal Office Support Assistant I for Public Defender. Dianne earned $74,950 in 2025.
Deputy Public Defender II/Public Defender
At Public Defender, Irv Rubin serves as a Deputy Public Defender II. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,625.