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

Charles Roberts

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$86,416

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $86,416
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,416
Hire date: 06-21-2021
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095140

Charles Roberts is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-21-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $86,416. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Nicole Brooks

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 09-25-2022
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142765

Nicole Brooks works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-25-2022. Nicole earned $85,943 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Matthew Rose

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 10-02-2023
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22150659

Matthew Rose holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 10-02-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Shannon Briese

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 06-05-2021
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22158472

Shannon Briese is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Catherine Crawford

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 09-18-2022
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095123

Catherine Crawford holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-18-2022. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Kyle Blyth

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 03-16-2026
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095112

Kyle Blyth holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 03-16-2026. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Brittani Burnette

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 04-10-2020
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095053

Brittani Burnette holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Chad Pollock

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 05-10-2026
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095101

At AR Public Defender Commission, Chad Pollock serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 05-10-2026. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Emily Reynolds

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 09-12-2023
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22159926

Emily Reynolds holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 09-12-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

John Atkins

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 06-12-2020
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095064

John Atkins holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 06-12-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Christopher Cheadle

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 12-03-2018
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095105

At AR Public Defender Commission, Christopher Cheadle serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-03-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Jessica Ratcliffe

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 05-15-2023
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184488

Jessica Ratcliffe works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-15-2023. Jessica earned $85,943 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Tabatha Branch

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 06-15-2020
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142767

At AR Public Defender Commission, Tabatha Branch serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-15-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Brittaney West

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 05-15-2023
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22184502

Brittaney West works as a Public Defender I for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 05-15-2023. Brittaney earned $85,943 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc03.

Shelby Morrow

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 04-18-2022
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095090

Shelby Morrow works as a Public Defender II for AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-18-2022. Shelby earned $85,943 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Caitlyn Brainerd

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 04-10-2023
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22181897

Caitlyn Brainerd holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 04-10-2023. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Paul Gann

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 01-02-2019
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179440

At AR Public Defender Commission, Paul Gann serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-02-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Timothy Scarbrough

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 01-27-2025
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095091

Timothy Scarbrough holds the role of Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-27-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,943. Their pay grade is Spc05.

Ashley James

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 12-11-2022
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22179439

Ashley James is a Public Defender II at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 12-11-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Lori Listopad

Public Defender II/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,943

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,943
Hire date: 04-29-2019
Pay grade: Spc05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22079208

At AR Public Defender Commission, Lori Listopad serves as a Public Defender II within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 04-29-2019. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,943. They are classified at grade Spc05.

Samuel Eastman

Public Defender III/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$85,793

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $85,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,793
Hire date: 12-08-2014
Pay grade: Spc08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22095118

Samuel Eastman holds the role of Public Defender III at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 12-08-2014 as a 0.75 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $85,793. Their pay grade is Spc08.

Mircha King

Public Defender I/AR Public Defender Commission

2026 total comp

$84,055

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $84,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,055
Hire date: 02-13-2019
Pay grade: Spc03
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: LPD03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22142770

Mircha King is a Public Defender I at AR Public Defender Commission within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 02-13-2019, working 0.8 FTE. 2026 total compensation came to $84,055. They are classified at grade Spc03.