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
Total payroll: $28.4M
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+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

Page 1

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.