Arkansas / AR Public Defender Commission / Public Defender I

Job-title file

Public Defender I

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

74 employees hold this title in AR Public Defender Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $47,245, below the department median of $59,625.

Employees: 74
Role median: $47,245
Agency median: $59,625
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$35,514$95,031+

How total compensation varies among the 74 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

Highest-paid first / page 2

Jennifer Standerfer

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$41,015

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $41,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,015
Hire date: 06-14-2007
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184494

Jennifer Standerfer holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-14-2007 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,015. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Joe Barrett

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,268

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,268
Hire date: 01-24-2022
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095004

At AR Public Defender Commission, Joe Barrett serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-24-2022, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,268. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Brent Miller

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,121

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,121
Hire date: 02-16-2016
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184494

Brent Miller works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-16-2016 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Brent earned $40,121 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Amber Farris

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 09-15-2024
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184476

At AR Public Defender Commission, Amber Farris serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-15-2024, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,000. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Chris Stewart

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 09-01-2024
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184473

Chris Stewart is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-01-2024, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $40,000. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Darrell Jr

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 09-01-2024
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184473

Darrell Jr holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-01-2024 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,000. Their pay grade is SPC03.

James Armstrong

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 07-08-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184479

James Armstrong holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-08-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,000. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Westin Meyer

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 04-03-2023
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184470

Westin Meyer holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-03-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,000. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Benjamin Bowers

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 05-09-2022
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184476

Benjamin Bowers holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-09-2022 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,000. Their pay grade is SPC03.

James Teague

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 02-04-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184478

James Teague is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-04-2025, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $40,000. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Denese Fletcher

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 09-14-2016
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184471

Denese Fletcher holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-14-2016 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $40,000. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Brandon Pickett

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 09-15-2024
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184478

Brandon Pickett is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-15-2024, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $40,000. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Jonathan Lane

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$40,000

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $40,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,000
Hire date: 01-02-2010
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184471

At AR Public Defender Commission, Jonathan Lane serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2010, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $40,000. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Jason Files

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$39,340

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $39,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,340
Hire date: 03-01-2023
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095087

At AR Public Defender Commission, Jason Files serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-01-2023, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $39,340. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Scott Kadien

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$38,145

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $38,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,145
Hire date: 08-06-2023
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095059

Scott Kadien holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-06-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $38,145. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Benjamin Catterlin

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$38,027

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $38,027
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,027
Hire date: 07-05-2017
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095092

At AR Public Defender Commission, Benjamin Catterlin serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-05-2017, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $38,027. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Efrem Neely

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,955

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,955
Hire date: 09-08-2024
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095098

Efrem Neely works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-08-2024 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Efrem earned $35,955 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Bryan Donaldson

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,955

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,955
Hire date: 03-05-2005
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095059

At AR Public Defender Commission, Bryan Donaldson serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-05-2005, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,955. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Richard Holiman

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,955

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,955
Hire date: 11-12-2024
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095088

Richard Holiman works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-12-2024 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Richard earned $35,955 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Ryan Wolf

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,900

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,900
Hire date: 02-03-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22168736

Ryan Wolf holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-03-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,900. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Joshua Wilson

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 11-10-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184479

At AR Public Defender Commission, Joshua Wilson serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-10-2025, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,514. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Jimmylee Hood

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 10-30-2023
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095161

Jimmylee Hood works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-30-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Jimmylee earned $35,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Cordell Mcdonald

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 03-17-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095092

Cordell Mcdonald is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 03-17-2025, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $35,514. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Samuel Harris

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 12-22-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095124

Samuel Harris holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-22-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,514. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Ashley Lambert-Bland

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 05-17-2021
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095088

Ashley Lambert-Bland works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-17-2021 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Ashley earned $35,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Holly Benson

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 10-06-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184498

Holly Benson holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,514. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Austen Cantrell

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 07-10-2023
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095098

Austen Cantrell is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-10-2023, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $35,514. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Carlen Johnson

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 01-20-2026
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179442

At AR Public Defender Commission, Carlen Johnson serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-20-2026, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,514. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Christopher Birch

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 12-10-2023
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179441

Christopher Birch holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-10-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,514. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Christopher Mcfarlin

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 02-13-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095161

Christopher Mcfarlin is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-13-2025, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $35,514. They are classified at grade SPC03.

Matthew Hill

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 10-13-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184498

Matthew Hill works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-13-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Matthew earned $35,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

James Barr

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 07-11-2015
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095061

James Barr works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-11-2015 as a 0.5 FTE employee. James earned $35,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Crystal Okoro

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 05-03-2026
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095061

Crystal Okoro works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-03-2026 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Crystal earned $35,514 in 2026. Their pay grade is SPC03.

Justin Downum

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$35,514

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $35,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,514
Hire date: 08-29-2025
Pay grade: SPC03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184489

Justin Downum holds the role of Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-29-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,514. Their pay grade is SPC03.