Arkansas / AR Public Defender Commission

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AR Public Defender Commission

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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

In 2026, this agency had 389 employees with median total compensation of $59,625; the highest distinct record was $182,485.

Year: 2026
Employees: 389
Median total: $59,625
Highest record: $182,485

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$21,486$151,435+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 389 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($59,625) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,981 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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

$40,000

$51,343

$59,625

$88,790

$127,085

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,085 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $40,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Defender II

93 · $53,152

Public Defender I

74 · $47,245

Public Defender III

69 · $114,390

Legal Support Specialist

63 · $52,137

Chief Public Defender I

33 · $135,704

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 1

Gregg Parrish

Public Defender Director/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$182,485

Sub-department: EXECUTIVE
Base pay: $182,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,485
Hire date: 04-03-2003
Pay grade: EXE02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: EEX34A
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095157

At AR Public Defender Commission, Gregg Parrish serves as a Public Defender Director within Executive. Records show a hire date of 04-03-2003. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,485. They are classified at grade EXE02.

Katherine Streett

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$166,778

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $166,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,778
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180656

At AR Public Defender Commission, Katherine Streett serves as a Chief Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-1998. Their 2026 pay totaled $166,778. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Robert Parks

Chief Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$159,007

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $159,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,007
Hire date: 08-04-2002
Pay grade: SPC10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095141

At AR Public Defender Commission, Robert Parks serves as a Chief Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-04-2002. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,007. They are classified at grade SPC10.

John Bradley

Chief Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$157,992

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $157,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,992
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: SPC10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095009

John Bradley works as a Chief Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1998. John earned $157,992 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC10.

Jay Saxton

Chief Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$155,350

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $155,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,350
Hire date: 06-01-2002
Pay grade: SPC10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095057

Jay Saxton works as a Chief Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-01-2002. Jay earned $155,350 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC10.

Denest Hyslip

Chief Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$153,629

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $153,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,629
Hire date: 02-15-1998
Pay grade: SPC10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095003

Denest Hyslip is a Chief Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-15-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $153,629. They are classified at grade SPC10.

Charlotte Bogan

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$151,435

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $151,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,435
Hire date: 06-28-2011
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095076

Charlotte Bogan is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-28-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $151,435. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Tina Lee

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$151,435

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $151,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,435
Hire date: 08-16-1999
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095074

At AR Public Defender Commission, Tina Lee serves as a Chief Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-16-1999. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,435. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Thomas Brisendine

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$151,435

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $151,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,435
Hire date: 10-28-2013
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095143

At AR Public Defender Commission, Thomas Brisendine serves as a Chief Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-28-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,435. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Christopher Nebben

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$151,435

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $151,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,435
Hire date: 10-01-2008
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133555

Christopher Nebben works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-01-2008. Christopher earned $151,435 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

David Raupp

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$151,435

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $151,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,435
Hire date: 09-17-1994
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095047

David Raupp is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-17-1994. 2026 total compensation came to $151,435. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Jacqueline Wright

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$151,435

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $151,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,435
Hire date: 07-01-2004
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133557

Jacqueline Wright works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-01-2004. Jacqueline earned $151,435 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

David Sudduth

Chief Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$149,275

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $149,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,275
Hire date: 12-10-2001
Pay grade: SPC10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095153

David Sudduth holds the role of Chief Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-10-2001. In 2026, their total compensation was $149,275. Their pay grade is SPC10.

Andrea Stokes

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$148,495

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $148,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,495
Hire date: 01-09-2012
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095121

Andrea Stokes works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-09-2012. Andrea earned $148,495 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Colleen Kordsmeier

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$144,442

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $144,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,442
Hire date: 11-14-2011
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095145

Colleen Kordsmeier holds the role of Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-14-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,442. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Cheryl Barnard

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$143,773

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $143,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,773
Hire date: 04-28-2006
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079203

Cheryl Barnard is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-28-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $143,773. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Horace Fikes

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$142,490

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $142,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,490
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095002

Horace Fikes works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1998. Horace earned $142,490 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Matthew Miles

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$142,490

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $142,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,490
Hire date: 12-22-2008
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095007

Matthew Miles is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-22-2008. 2026 total compensation came to $142,490. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Lynn Plemmons

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$141,811

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $141,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,811
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095144

Lynn Plemmons holds the role of Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,811. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Tracye Mosley

Chief Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$141,503

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $141,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,503
Hire date: 10-05-2011
Pay grade: SPC10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079204

At AR Public Defender Commission, Tracye Mosley serves as a Chief Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-05-2011. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,503. They are classified at grade SPC10.

Joe Winningham

Chief Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$138,412

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $138,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,412
Hire date: 08-18-2014
Pay grade: SPC10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079205

Joe Winningham is a Chief Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-18-2014. 2026 total compensation came to $138,412. They are classified at grade SPC10.

Brandy Turner

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$137,668

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $137,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,668
Hire date: 10-22-2001
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142754

Brandy Turner works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-22-2001. Brandy earned $137,668 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Julia Jackson

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$137,668

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $137,668
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,668
Hire date: 03-06-1992
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095155

Julia Jackson holds the role of Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-06-1992. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,668. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Daniel Feild

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$137,592

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $137,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,592
Hire date: 01-04-2016
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22133556

Daniel Feild works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-04-2016. Daniel earned $137,592 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Michael Roberson

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$135,704

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $135,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,704
Hire date: 09-23-2011
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095156

Michael Roberson is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-23-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $135,704. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Eva Houston

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$135,704

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $135,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,704
Hire date: 06-26-2000
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079212

Eva Houston is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-26-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $135,704. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Fernando Padilla

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$135,704

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $135,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,704
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158996

Fernando Padilla is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $135,704. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Michelle Quiller

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$134,145

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $134,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,145
Hire date: 09-17-2012
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095078

Michelle Quiller works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-17-2012. Michelle earned $134,145 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Blake Chancellor

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$133,773

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $133,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,773
Hire date: 01-28-2013
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079209

Blake Chancellor is a Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-28-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $133,773. They are classified at grade SPC08.

Donald Jr

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$133,069

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $133,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,069
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095058

Donald Jr holds the role of Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-02-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,069. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Jason Kordsmeier

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$132,653

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $132,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,653
Hire date: 06-11-2007
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095152

At AR Public Defender Commission, Jason Kordsmeier serves as a Chief Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-11-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,653. They are classified at grade SPC09.

Mieka Hatcher

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$130,504

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $130,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,504
Hire date: 01-01-2000
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095142

Mieka Hatcher works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-01-2000. Mieka earned $130,504 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Philip Wilson

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$130,486

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $130,486
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,486
Hire date: 02-02-2007
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095048

Philip Wilson is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-02-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $130,486. They are classified at grade SPC08.

Lea Fowler

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$129,194

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $129,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,194
Hire date: 11-07-2022
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095073

Lea Fowler works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-07-2022. Lea earned $129,194 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Brent Gasper

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$129,194

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $129,194
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,194
Hire date: 10-26-1999
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095065

Brent Gasper works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-26-1999. Brent earned $129,194 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Brian Welch

Attorney IV/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$128,503

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $128,503
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,503
Hire date: 10-12-2011
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LAT06C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168706

Brian Welch works as a Attorney IV for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-12-2011. Brian earned $128,503 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Erin Stroman

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$128,200

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $128,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,200
Hire date: 10-24-2011
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095081

Erin Stroman holds the role of Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-24-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,200. Their pay grade is SPC08.

Thomas Montgomery

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$128,109

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $128,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,109
Hire date: 02-20-1998
Pay grade: SPC09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181896

Thomas Montgomery holds the role of Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-20-1998. In 2026, their total compensation was $128,109. Their pay grade is SPC09.

Charlene Henry

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$127,195

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $127,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,195
Hire date: 11-19-2000
Pay grade: SPC05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184495

Charlene Henry is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-19-2000. 2026 total compensation came to $127,195. They are classified at grade SPC05.

Sandra Phillips

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$127,085

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $127,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,085
Hire date: 06-15-2003
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095122

Sandra Phillips works as a Public Defender III for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-15-2003. Sandra earned $127,085 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC08.