Louisville Metro, Kentucky / Jefferson County Attorney / Assistant County Attorney

Job-title file

Assistant County Attorney

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

107 employees hold this title in Jefferson County Attorney. Median total compensation for the role is $41,674, above the department median of $35,146.

Employees: 107
Role median: $41,674
Agency median: $35,146
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$80,004+

How total compensation varies among the 107 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Joseph Abney

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2024 total comp

$88,890

Base pay: $88,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,890

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,251
Record ID: 33,400
Year-to-Date Total: $88,890

At Jefferson County Attorney, Joseph Abney serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2024 pay totaled $88,890.

Roy Denny

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2023 total comp

$83,992

Base pay: $83,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,992

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $88,629
Record ID: 12,898
Year-to-Date Total: $83,992

Roy Denny is a Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. 2023 total compensation came to $83,992.

Jonathan Lynn

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2024 total comp

$80,618

Base pay: $80,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,618

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,368
Record ID: 31,723
Year-to-Date Total: $80,618

At Jefferson County Attorney, Jonathan Lynn serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,618.

Claire Morgan

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2025 total comp

$75,501

Base pay: $75,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,501

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,638
Record ID: 18,500
Year-to-Date Total: $78,419

At Jefferson County Attorney, Claire Morgan serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,501.

Jeffery Derouen

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$74,880

Base pay: $74,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,880

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $162,240
Record ID: 23,558
Year-to-Date Total: $74,880

Jeffery Derouen works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Jeffery earned $74,880 in 2026.

Lashae Richie

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2025 total comp

$73,822

Base pay: $73,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,822

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,072
Record ID: 18,348
Year-to-Date Total: $74,089

Lashae Richie is a Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. 2025 total compensation came to $73,822.

Sarah Martin

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$71,962

Base pay: $71,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,962

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $155,917
Record ID: 22,044
Year-to-Date Total: $71,962

At Jefferson County Attorney, Sarah Martin serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,962.

Devan Dannelly

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2023 total comp

$70,266

Base pay: $70,266
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,266

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,005
Record ID: 13,723
Year-to-Date Total: $70,266

At Jefferson County Attorney, Devan Dannelly serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,266.

Kristie Walker

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$68,688

Base pay: $68,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,688

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $148,824
Record ID: 22,920
Year-to-Date Total: $68,688

Kristie Walker works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Kristie earned $68,688 in 2026.

Mary Hopkins

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$66,029

Base pay: $66,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,029

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $143,062
Record ID: 24,268
Year-to-Date Total: $66,029

At Jefferson County Attorney, Mary Hopkins serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,029.

Nichole Pierce

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$66,029

Base pay: $66,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,029

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $143,062
Record ID: 25,193
Year-to-Date Total: $66,029

Nichole Pierce works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Nichole earned $66,029 in 2026.

Annale Taylor

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$64,792

Base pay: $64,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,792

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $143,062
Record ID: 23,296
Year-to-Date Total: $64,792

At Jefferson County Attorney, Annale Taylor serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,792.

Matthew Shahroudi

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2025 total comp

$64,376

Base pay: $64,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,376

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,395
Record ID: 18,214
Year-to-Date Total: $65,846

At Jefferson County Attorney, Matthew Shahroudi serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,376.

Jeffrey Thompson

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2023 total comp

$62,816

Base pay: $62,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,816

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $114,608
Record ID: 14,626
Year-to-Date Total: $65,772

Jeffrey Thompson works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Jeffrey earned $62,816 in 2023.

Sarah Ashburner

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$61,037

Base pay: $61,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,037

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $132,246
Record ID: 23,095
Year-to-Date Total: $61,037

Sarah Ashburner holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $61,037.

James Wagoner

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2024 total comp

$60,811

Base pay: $60,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,811

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,627
Record ID: 30,027
Year-to-Date Total: $68,711

James Wagoner works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. James earned $60,811 in 2024.

Kathleen Schoen

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$59,738

Base pay: $59,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,738

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $132,018
Record ID: 25,463
Year-to-Date Total: $59,738

Kathleen Schoen works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Kathleen earned $59,738 in 2026.

Anne Coorssen

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$59,738

Base pay: $59,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,738

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $132,018
Record ID: 25,846
Year-to-Date Total: $59,738

Anne Coorssen works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Anne earned $59,738 in 2026.

Rebecca Schroering

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$59,654

Base pay: $59,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,654

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $129,251
Record ID: 22,741
Year-to-Date Total: $59,654

Rebecca Schroering is a Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. 2026 total compensation came to $59,654.

Cristin Southard

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$58,608

Base pay: $58,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,608

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,984
Record ID: 21,982
Year-to-Date Total: $58,608

Cristin Southard holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,608.

Robbie Howard

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$58,608

Base pay: $58,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,608

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $126,984
Record ID: 23,624
Year-to-Date Total: $58,608

Robbie Howard is a Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. 2026 total compensation came to $58,608.

David Sexton

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$56,371

Base pay: $56,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,371

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,138
Record ID: 21,992
Year-to-Date Total: $56,371

David Sexton is a Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. 2026 total compensation came to $56,371.

Erin Farnham

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$56,248

Base pay: $56,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,248

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $122,720
Record ID: 26,129
Year-to-Date Total: $56,248

Erin Farnham holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,248.

Laura Ferguson

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$56,160

Base pay: $56,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,160

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $121,680
Record ID: 22,904
Year-to-Date Total: $56,160

Laura Ferguson works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Laura earned $56,160 in 2026.

Whitney Meagher

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,874

Base pay: $54,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,874

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $118,893
Record ID: 24,756
Year-to-Date Total: $54,874

At Jefferson County Attorney, Whitney Meagher serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,874.

Gregory Gowen

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,547

Base pay: $54,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,547

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $118,186
Record ID: 21,134
Year-to-Date Total: $54,547

Gregory Gowen is a Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. 2026 total compensation came to $54,547.

James Moore

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2024 total comp

$54,380

Base pay: $54,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,380

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,408
Record ID: 33,543
Year-to-Date Total: $55,901

James Moore works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. James earned $54,380 in 2024.

Amanda Baker

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,288

Base pay: $54,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,288

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,624
Record ID: 24,197
Year-to-Date Total: $54,288

At Jefferson County Attorney, Amanda Baker serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,288.

Jefferson Layson

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,288

Base pay: $54,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,288

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,624
Record ID: 26,203
Year-to-Date Total: $54,288

Jefferson Layson holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,288.

Jessica Williamson

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,288

Base pay: $54,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,288

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,624
Record ID: 27,145
Year-to-Date Total: $54,288

Jessica Williamson holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,288.

Daniel AlbersMay be multiple

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,259

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,562
Record ID: 24,154
Year-to-Date Total: $54,259

This Assistant County Attorney record at Jefferson County Attorney for Daniel Albers may represent several individuals, totaling $54,259 in 2026.

Mary Lyon

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,259

Base pay: $54,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,259

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,562
Record ID: 24,334
Year-to-Date Total: $54,259

Mary Lyon holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,259.

Anne Scholtz

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,259

Base pay: $54,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,259

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,562
Record ID: 24,086
Year-to-Date Total: $54,259

Anne Scholtz works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Anne earned $54,259 in 2026.

John Harrison

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$54,259

Base pay: $54,259
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,259

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $117,562
Record ID: 24,995
Year-to-Date Total: $54,259

At Jefferson County Attorney, John Harrison serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,259.

Thomas Van De Rostyne

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$51,168

Base pay: $51,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,168

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,864
Record ID: 25,960
Year-to-Date Total: $51,168

Thomas Van De Rostyne works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Thomas earned $51,168 in 2026.

Brendan Daugherty

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$50,899

Base pay: $50,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,899

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,282
Record ID: 23,976
Year-to-Date Total: $50,899

Brendan Daugherty works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Brendan earned $50,899 in 2026.

William Walsh

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$50,899

Base pay: $50,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,899

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $110,282
Record ID: 26,062
Year-to-Date Total: $50,899

William Walsh holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,899.

Paul Rutherford

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$49,920

Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,160
Record ID: 21,011
Year-to-Date Total: $49,920

Paul Rutherford works as a Assistant County Attorney for Jefferson County Attorney. Paul earned $49,920 in 2026.

Quang Nguyen

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$49,920

Base pay: $49,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,920

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,160
Record ID: 24,689
Year-to-Date Total: $49,920

Quang Nguyen holds the role of Assistant County Attorney at Jefferson County Attorney. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,920.

Mary Copeland

Assistant County Attorney/Jefferson County Attorney

2026 total comp

$49,354

Base pay: $49,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,354

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,933
Record ID: 24,408
Year-to-Date Total: $49,354

At Jefferson County Attorney, Mary Copeland serves as a Assistant County Attorney. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,354.