Arkansas / AR Public Defender Commission / Chief Public Defender I

Job-title file

Chief Public Defender I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

33 employees hold this title in AR Public Defender Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $135,704, above the department median of $59,625.

Employees: 33
Total payroll: $4.2M
Role median: $135,704
Agency median: $59,625
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$62,914$156,958+

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How total compensation varies among the 33 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

James Wyatt

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$68,834

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $68,834
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,834
Hire date: 01-25-2016
Pay grade: Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079201

At AR Public Defender Commission, James Wyatt serves as a Chief Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-25-2016, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,834. They are classified at grade Spc09.

Bart Ziegenhorn

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$67,750

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $67,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,750
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095154

Bart Ziegenhorn 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 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,750. Their pay grade is Spc09.

Steve Jr

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$67,750

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $67,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,750
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079201

Steve Jr is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-1998, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $67,750. They are classified at grade Spc09.

Robert Golden

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$65,144

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $65,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,144
Hire date: 09-14-2003
Pay grade: Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095154

Robert Golden is a Chief Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-14-2003, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $65,144. They are classified at grade Spc09.

Lott Iv

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$63,705

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $63,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,705
Hire date: 01-02-1998
Pay grade: Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095070

At AR Public Defender Commission, Lott Iv serves as a Chief Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-1998, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,705. They are classified at grade Spc09.

George Iv

Chief Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$62,914

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $62,914
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,914
Hire date: 07-20-2015
Pay grade: Spc09
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD01C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095070

George Iv works as a Chief Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-20-2015 as a 0.5 FTE employee. George earned $62,914 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc09.