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

Tina Lawrence

Administrative Coordinator/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 03-06-2019
Pay grade: Sgs04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095022

At AR Public Defender Commission, Tina Lawrence serves as a Administrative Coordinator within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-06-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,088. They are classified at grade Sgs04.

Michael Bearden

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 07-07-2024
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079213

Michael Bearden is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-07-2024, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Lauren Collins

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 05-28-2019
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095054

At AR Public Defender Commission, Lauren Collins serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-28-2019, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Steven Grady

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 11-24-2025
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095114

At AR Public Defender Commission, Steven Grady serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-24-2025, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Samantha Bolton

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 10-26-2022
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079200

Samantha Bolton is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-26-2022, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

April Rogers

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 05-26-2021
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095095

April Rogers works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-26-2021 as a 0.5 FTE employee. April earned $42,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

James Stayton

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 07-12-2021
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142764

James Stayton is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-12-2021, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Justin Hurst

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 01-05-2026
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184490

Justin Hurst holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-05-2026 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,972. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Jacob Potter

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 03-04-2025
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095046

Jacob Potter holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-04-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,972. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Richard Hughes

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 06-02-2025
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095104

Richard Hughes works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-02-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Richard earned $42,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Sara Rogers

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 09-29-2017
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095072

Sara Rogers holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-29-2017 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,972. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Armando Fonticiella

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 12-15-2019
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077916

At AR Public Defender Commission, Armando Fonticiella serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-15-2019, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Christopher Wardlow

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 01-20-2026
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095107

Christopher Wardlow works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-20-2026 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Christopher earned $42,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

John Sydow

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 06-26-2023
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150661

John Sydow works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-26-2023 as a 0.5 FTE employee. John earned $42,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Kevin Church

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 04-01-2025
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142757

Kevin Church holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-01-2025 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,972. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Vicky Ingram

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 01-17-2018
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095097

Vicky Ingram holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-17-2018 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,972. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Story Phillips

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 12-08-2025
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079200

Story Phillips is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-08-2025, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Michael King

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 05-10-2026
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184484

At AR Public Defender Commission, Michael King serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-10-2026, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Valerie Palmedo-Goudie

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 07-08-2024
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142763

At AR Public Defender Commission, Valerie Palmedo-Goudie serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-08-2024, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Evan Hogue

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 03-08-2021
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095052

Evan Hogue works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-08-2021 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Evan earned $42,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

William Stoner

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 11-25-2019
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079213

William Stoner is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-25-2019, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Jay Coleman

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 10-31-2022
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095050

Jay Coleman is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-31-2022, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

William Kees

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 08-08-2022
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095049

William Kees holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 08-08-2022 as a 0.5 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,972. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Susan Crawford

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 11-24-2025
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095079

At AR Public Defender Commission, Susan Crawford serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-24-2025, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Stuart Cearley

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 06-03-2003
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142763

Stuart Cearley is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-03-2003, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Joseph Hughes

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 02-20-2019
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095062

Joseph Hughes works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 02-20-2019 as a 0.5 FTE employee. Joseph earned $42,972 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Lee Warden

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,972

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,972
Hire date: 05-31-2011
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095063

At AR Public Defender Commission, Lee Warden serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-31-2011, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,972. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Aarika Thompson

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$42,840

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $42,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,840
Hire date: 09-23-2019
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, Aarika Thompson serves as a Public Defender I within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 09-23-2019, working 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,840. They are classified at grade Spc03.

Ashley Armstrong

Legal Support Specialist/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$41,710

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $41,710
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,710
Hire date: 12-18-2017
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ILS03I
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095021

Ashley Armstrong holds the role of Legal Support Specialist at AR Public Defender Commission within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2017 as a 0.8 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $41,710. Their pay grade is Sgs06.

Michael Lamoureux

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$41,139

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $41,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,139
Hire date: 05-21-2005
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Lamoureux is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2005, working 0.5 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $41,139. They are classified at grade Spc03.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.