City of Phoenix, Arizona / Public Defender's Office
Agency file
The Public Defender's Office handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2025, this agency had 16 employees with median total compensation of $79,058; the highest distinct record was $211,666.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 16 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($79,058) — 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 $185,334 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,988. 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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Public Defender (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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David Ward works as a Public Defender (Nc) for Public Defender's Office. David earned $211,666 in 2025.
Assistant City Attorney IV (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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Ted Crews is a Assistant City Attorney IV (Nc) at Public Defender's Office. 2025 total compensation came to $185,334.
Assistant City Attorney III (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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Nathan Foundas is a Assistant City Attorney III (Nc) at Public Defender's Office. 2025 total compensation came to $147,480.
Assistant City Attorney III (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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Loriandra Van Haren is a Assistant City Attorney III (Nc) at Public Defender's Office. 2024 total compensation came to $139,445.
Management Services Administrative/Public Defender's Office
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Salvador Obregon Jr works as a Management Services Administrative for Public Defender's Office. Salvador earned $125,205 in 2025.
Assistant City Attorney III (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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At Public Defender's Office, Christopher Lyons serves as a Assistant City Attorney III (Nc). Their 2024 pay totaled $118,954.
Administrative Assistant II/Public Defender's Office
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Salvador Obregon Jr is a Administrative Assistant II at Public Defender's Office. 2024 total compensation came to $107,309.
Casework Services Coordinator/Public Defender's Office
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Shira Zias is a Casework Services Coordinator at Public Defender's Office. 2025 total compensation came to $92,853.
Assistant City Attorney III (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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Stephanie Ehrbright is a Assistant City Attorney III (Nc) at Public Defender's Office. 2025 total compensation came to $88,760.
Casework Services Coordinator/Public Defender's Office
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At Public Defender's Office, Katie Williams serves as a Casework Services Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,554.
Assistant City Attorney III (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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Esmeralda Gaxiola is a Assistant City Attorney III (Nc) at Public Defender's Office. 2025 total compensation came to $82,545.
Legal Assistant/Public Defender's Office
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Melvin Morris holds the role of Legal Assistant at Public Defender's Office. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,571.
Assistant City Attorney III (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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Christina Carter is a Assistant City Attorney III (Nc) at Public Defender's Office. 2023 total compensation came to $74,009.
Administrative Aide*U7/Public Defender's Office
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Annette Vasquez holds the role of Administrative Aide*U7 at Public Defender's Office. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,966.
Legal Assistant/Public Defender's Office
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Claudia Leyva is a Legal Assistant at Public Defender's Office. 2025 total compensation came to $67,282.
Legal Assistant/Public Defender's Office
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Marcela Coronado works as a Legal Assistant for Public Defender's Office. Marcela earned $65,521 in 2025.
Court/Legal Clerk II/Public Defender's Office
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Martha Xochicale works as a Court/Legal Clerk II for Public Defender's Office. Martha earned $59,700 in 2025.
Court/Legal Clerk II/Public Defender's Office
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At Public Defender's Office, Estella Juarez serves as a Court/Legal Clerk II. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,988.
Court/Legal Clerk II/Public Defender's Office
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Elizabeth Cuellar holds the role of Court/Legal Clerk II at Public Defender's Office. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,949.
Assistant City Attorney III (Nc)/Public Defender's Office
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Branden Cote works as a Assistant City Attorney III (Nc) for Public Defender's Office. Branden earned $28,501 in 2025.
Court/Legal Clerk II/Public Defender's Office
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At Public Defender's Office, Sammy Vela serves as a Court/Legal Clerk II. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,160.