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 3

Oliver Kroll

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$260,814

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $196,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,911
Total compensation: $260,814
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: $13,970

Oliver Kroll is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $260,814. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Kelly Pretzer

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$260,792

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $196,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,151
Total compensation: $260,792
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: $14,247

At Public Defender, Kelly Pretzer serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $260,792. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Olivia Taylor

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$260,619

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $196,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64,109
Total compensation: $260,619
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: $14,223

At Public Defender, Olivia Taylor serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $260,619. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Lilah Wolf

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$258,666

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $195,594
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,072
Total compensation: $258,666
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: $13,315

Lilah Wolf works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Lilah earned $258,666 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Anthony Gedeon

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$257,445

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $193,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,669
Total compensation: $257,445
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: $14,173

Anthony Gedeon works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Anthony earned $257,445 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Rashmi Birka-White

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$256,349

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $192,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,373
Total compensation: $256,349
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.99

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,763
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $14,170

At Public Defender, Rashmi Birka-White serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.99 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $256,349. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Jasmine Meshack

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$255,858

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $192,513
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,345
Total compensation: $255,858
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: $14,029

Jasmine Meshack is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $255,858. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Deborah Awolope

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$255,400

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $191,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,412
Total compensation: $255,400
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: $14,170

Deborah Awolope works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Deborah earned $255,400 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Nikita Saini

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$253,541

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $190,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,151
Total compensation: $253,541
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: $14,133

At Public Defender, Nikita Saini serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,541. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Katharine Bryant

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$252,936

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $189,863
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,073
Total compensation: $252,936
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: $14,132

Katharine Bryant works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Katharine earned $252,936 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Latisha Mccray

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$252,476

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $189,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63,004
Total compensation: $252,476
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: $14,119

At Public Defender, Latisha Mccray serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $252,476. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Thomas Brown

Is Engineer-Senior/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$251,881

Sub-department: Information Systems
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $191,281
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60,600
Total compensation: $251,881
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: 1043
Job Family Code: 1000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $13,852

Thomas Brown works as a Is Engineer-Senior for Public Defender within Information Systems. Their status is permanent civil service. Thomas earned $251,881 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Tatiana Howard

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$250,758

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $187,987
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62,771
Total compensation: $250,758
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: $14,099

Tatiana Howard is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $250,758. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Pardeep Heyer

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$250,570

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $187,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62,757
Total compensation: $250,570
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: $14,109

Pardeep Heyer is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $250,570. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Thomas Mcmahon

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$249,937

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $187,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62,629
Total compensation: $249,937
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: $14,052

At Public Defender, Thomas Mcmahon serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $249,937. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Carolyn Goossen

Prnpl Administrative Analyst II/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$249,645

Sub-department: Budget, Admn & Stats Analysis
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $189,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60,320
Total compensation: $249,645
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: 1825
Job Family Code: 1800
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $13,852

Carolyn Goossen is a Prnpl Administrative Analyst II at Public Defender within Budget, Admn & Stats Analysis. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $249,645. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Alejandra Diaz

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$246,424

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $184,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62,182
Total compensation: $246,424
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: $14,043

Alejandra Diaz holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $246,424. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

John Passaglia

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$244,062

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $201,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $42,927
Total compensation: $244,062
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: $14,324
Retirement Contribution: $28,602

John Passaglia is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $244,062. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Richard Bui

Is Engineer-Senior/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$242,022

Sub-department: Information Systems
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $179,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,420
Benefits: $59,354
Total compensation: $242,022
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: 1043
Job Family Code: 1000
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $13,833

At Public Defender, Richard Bui serves as a Is Engineer-Senior within Information Systems. They work permanent civil service. Their 2025 pay totaled $242,022. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Stephen Olmo

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2024 total comp

$241,308

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $142,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $51,418
Benefits: $47,330
Total compensation: $241,308
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.56

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $11,385
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $13,846

Stephen Olmo is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.56 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $241,308. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Ricardo Avila

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$238,446

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $177,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60,959
Total compensation: $238,446
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: $13,776

Ricardo Avila holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $238,446. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Aaron Pressman

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$237,776

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $176,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60,841
Total compensation: $237,776
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: $13,737

Aaron Pressman holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $237,776. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Maureen Kildee

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$237,685

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $176,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $61,138
Total compensation: $237,685
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: $14,091

Maureen Kildee works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Maureen earned $237,685 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Alejandra Ramirez

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2024 total comp

$236,489

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $175,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60,700
Total compensation: $236,489
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,199
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $13,446

Alejandra Ramirez holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $236,489. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Zachary Waterman

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$234,994

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $175,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59,834
Total compensation: $234,994
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: $12,986

Zachary Waterman works as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) for Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Zachary earned $234,994 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Christina Dominguez

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$234,458

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $169,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,446
Benefits: $56,634
Total compensation: $234,458
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.87

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,988
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $13,509

Christina Dominguez is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.87 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $234,458. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Maria Cruz

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$233,375

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $173,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60,023
Total compensation: $233,375
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: $13,435

At Public Defender, Maria Cruz serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $233,375. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Lauren Burrus-Fikes

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$232,694

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $173,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59,342
Total compensation: $232,694
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: $12,754

Lauren Burrus-Fikes holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $232,694. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Leo Fissel

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$232,392

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $172,521
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59,871
Total compensation: $232,392
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: $13,402

Leo Fissel holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $232,392. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Sarah Hashemi

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$232,179

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $172,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59,399
Total compensation: $232,179
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.98

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,435
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $13,384

At Public Defender, Sarah Hashemi serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.98 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $232,179. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Maggie Gaan

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$227,420

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $168,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,976
Total compensation: $227,420
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: $13,080

Maggie Gaan holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $227,420. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Luis Savalza

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$227,299

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $168,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,978
Total compensation: $227,299
Employment type: Temporary 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: $13,100

At Public Defender, Luis Savalza serves as a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) within Legal & Court. They work temporary exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $227,299. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Deidra Moss

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$226,453

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $167,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,460
Total compensation: $226,453
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: $21,857
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $12,714

Deidra Moss is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $226,453. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Brandon Coleman

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$225,186

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $167,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,117
Total compensation: $225,186
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.99

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,772
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $12,584

Brandon Coleman holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt, 0.99 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,186. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Elly Leggatt

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$224,159

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $165,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,353
Total compensation: $224,159
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: $12,833

Elly Leggatt holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,159. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Bruce Calderon

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$223,957

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $165,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,041
Total compensation: $223,957
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: $12,506

Bruce Calderon is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $223,957. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Charles Balara

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$223,714

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $165,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,049
Total compensation: $223,714
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: $12,549

Charles Balara is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $223,714. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Charles Dickson

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$223,442

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $165,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $57,463
Total compensation: $223,442
Employment type: Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.98

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PDR
Health and Dental Benefits: $21,519
Job Code: 8177
Job Family Code: 8100
Organization Group Code: Public Protection
Other Benefits: $12,334

Charles Dickson is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.98 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $223,442. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Ondina Lipney-Burger

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$222,020

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $164,004
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,016
Total compensation: $222,020
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: $12,753

Ondina Lipney-Burger holds the role of Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $222,020. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Amy Tao

Attorney (Civil/Criminal)/Public Defender

2025 total comp

$221,424

Sub-department: Legal & Court
Organization group: Public Protection
Base pay: $163,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $57,882
Total compensation: $221,424
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: $12,685

Amy Tao is a Attorney (Civil/Criminal) at Public Defender within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $221,424. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.