City and County of San Francisco / Public Defender

Agency file

Public Defender

Source file: City and County of San Francisco — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 17, 2026

The Public Defender handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2025, this agency had 250 employees with median total compensation of $202,487; the highest distinct record was $403,576.

Year: 2025
Employees: 250
Median total: $202,487
Highest record: $403,576

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$3,436$377,856+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 250 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($202,487) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $163,313 (75%)
Overtime — $166 (0%)
Other — $1,352 (1%)
Benefits — $53,842 (25%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$119,216

$151,643

$202,487

$282,409

$348,663

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $348,663 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $119,216. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)

108 · $262,504

Legal Assistant

35 · $153,177

Senior Public Defenders Invstgtor

16 · $198,123

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal

15 · $365,930

Court Alternative Specialist 1

13 · $138,963

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Tal Klement

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$321,968

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $267,309
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $54,659
Total compensation: $321,968
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $1,269
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $15,374

Tal Klement works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Tal earned $321,968 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Max Breecker

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$318,753

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $246,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71,990
Total compensation: $318,753
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,964

Max Breecker holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $318,753. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Bonnie Chan-Silen

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$318,304

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $246,387
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71,917
Total compensation: $318,304
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,943

Bonnie Chan-Silen works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Bonnie earned $318,304 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Lyslynn Lacoste

Manager VI/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$318,220

Sub-department: Management
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $243,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74,371
Total compensation: $318,220
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Exec Assoc, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $24,559
Job Code: 0941
Job Family Code: 0900
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $15,132

Lyslynn Lacoste is a Manager VI at Public Defender within Management. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $318,220. Union affiliation: Municipal Exec Assoc, Misc.

Maximino Fuentes

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$317,818

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $245,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71,854
Total compensation: $317,818
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,939

Maximino Fuentes works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Maximino earned $317,818 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Kathleen Natividad

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$317,195

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $245,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71,748
Total compensation: $317,195
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,906

Kathleen Natividad holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $317,195. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Alexandra Pray

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$315,647

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $244,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71,563
Total compensation: $315,647
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,912

Alexandra Pray holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $315,647. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Daniel Meyer

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$314,572

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $243,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $71,429
Total compensation: $314,572
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,910

Daniel Meyer holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $314,572. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Jack Jr

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$308,225

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $237,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $70,691
Total compensation: $308,225
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,970

Jack Jr is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $308,225. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Ilona Yanez

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$308,101

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $237,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $70,567
Total compensation: $308,101
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,846

Ilona Yanez works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Ilona earned $308,101 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Nadia Iqbal

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$307,731

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $237,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $70,491
Total compensation: $307,731
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,811

At Public Defender, Nadia Iqbal serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $307,731. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Melanie Kim

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$304,347

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $234,417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69,930
Total compensation: $304,347
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,655

Melanie Kim works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Melanie earned $304,347 in 2025. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Hayley Upshaw

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$304,103

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $234,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69,991
Total compensation: $304,103
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,760

At Public Defender, Hayley Upshaw serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $304,103. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Michiko Yamamoto

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$303,869

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $233,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69,975
Total compensation: $303,869
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,776

At Public Defender, Michiko Yamamoto serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $303,869. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Arlene Laxamana

Manager III/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$301,219

Sub-department: Management
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $227,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $73,419
Total compensation: $301,219
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Exec Assoc, Misc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,439
Job Code: 0931
Job Family Code: 0900
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $15,583

At Public Defender, Arlene Laxamana serves as a Manager III within Management. They work permanent civil service. Their 2025 pay totaled $301,219. They are represented by Municipal Exec Assoc, Misc.

Everett Iii

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$301,167

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $231,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69,559
Total compensation: $301,167
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,681

At Public Defender, Everett Iii serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $301,167. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Erin Morgan

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$294,759

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $226,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $68,679
Total compensation: $294,759
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,595

Erin Morgan holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $294,759. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Seiya Johnson

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$292,652

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $224,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $68,455
Total compensation: $292,652
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,637

Seiya Johnson holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $292,652. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Eric Fleischaker

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$289,628

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $221,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $68,041
Total compensation: $289,628
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,590

Eric Fleischaker holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $289,628. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

William Helvestine

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$288,807

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $220,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $67,934
Total compensation: $288,807
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,582

William Helvestine holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $288,807. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Sylvia Nguyen

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$286,853

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $219,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $67,610
Total compensation: $286,853
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,493

Sylvia Nguyen is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $286,853. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Crystal Carpino

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$286,630

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $186,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,113
Benefits: $59,520
Total compensation: $286,630
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.83

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,144
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,713

Crystal Carpino holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt, 0.83 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $286,630. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Sierra Villaran

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$284,543

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $217,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $67,263
Total compensation: $284,543
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,435

Sierra Villaran holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $284,543. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Eden Schwartz

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$284,088

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $216,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $67,420
Total compensation: $284,088
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,672

At Public Defender, Eden Schwartz serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $284,088. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Semuteh Freeman

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$282,409

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $234,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $48,101
Total compensation: $282,409
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,783
Retirement Contribution: $33,318

Semuteh Freeman holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,409. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Christopher Garcia

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$281,517

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $214,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $66,925
Total compensation: $281,517
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,474

Christopher Garcia holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $281,517. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Maxwell Eberitzsch

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$278,443

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $211,913
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $66,530
Total compensation: $278,443
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,455

Maxwell Eberitzsch is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $278,443. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Janica Li

Financial Systems Supervisor/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$276,212

Sub-department: Payroll, Billing & Accounting
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $212,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,971
Total compensation: $276,212
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 1670
Job Family Code: 1600
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,241

At Public Defender, Janica Li serves as a Financial Systems Supervisor within Payroll, Billing & Accounting. They work permanent civil service. Their 2025 pay totaled $276,212. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Diamond Ward

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$275,205

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $209,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $66,069
Total compensation: $275,205
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,387

At Public Defender, Diamond Ward serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $275,205. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Hector Reyes

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$270,601

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $205,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,451
Total compensation: $270,601
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,343

Hector Reyes is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $270,601. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Genna Beier

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$270,551

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $205,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,401
Total compensation: $270,551
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,293

Genna Beier holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $270,551. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Christopher Fox-Lent

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$269,736

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $204,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,345
Total compensation: $269,736
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,345

Christopher Fox-Lent holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,736. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Adam Birka-White

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$269,072

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $203,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,256
Total compensation: $269,072
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,336

Adam Birka-White holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $269,072. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Kelly Wells

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$268,577

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $203,395
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65,182
Total compensation: $268,577
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,321

Kelly Wells is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $268,577. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Naira Kiureghian

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$267,668

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $202,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,962
Total compensation: $267,668
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,198

Naira Kiureghian holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $267,668. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Brian Cox

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$265,813

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $200,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,831
Total compensation: $265,813
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,308

At Public Defender, Brian Cox serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $265,813. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Nuha Abusamra

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$264,791

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $200,141
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,650
Total compensation: $264,791
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,255

Nuha Abusamra holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $264,791. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Jared Rudolph

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$263,547

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $199,040
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,507
Total compensation: $263,547
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,261

Jared Rudolph is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $263,547. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Stephanie Tan

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$261,462

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $197,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,222
Total compensation: $261,462
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,234

Stephanie Tan works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Stephanie earned $261,462 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Gabriella Rodezno

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$261,418

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $197,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,179
Total compensation: $261,418
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,941
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,191

Gabriella Rodezno holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $261,418. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.