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Justice

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Justice handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2023, this agency had 5,631 employees with median total compensation of $89,427; the highest distinct record was $367,428.

Year
2023
Employees
5,631
Median total
$89,427
Highest record
$367,428

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$207,204+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 5,631 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,427) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$92,018 (92%)
  • Overtime$3,599 (4%)
  • Other$4,054 (4%)
  • 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
$26,729
$59,504
$89,427
$141,037
$185,613

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $185,613 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $26,729. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Highest-paid first / page 8

Joel S Jacobs

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204425701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Joel S Jacobs serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. Union affiliation: R02.

Sheldon H Jaffe

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204535701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Sheldon H Jaffe serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Marc A Kohm

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701017
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Marc A Kohm serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Kenneth G Lake

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201855701012
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Kenneth G Lake is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Christopher Lamerdin

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204135701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Christopher Lamerdin serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Michelle D Logan-Stern

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201955701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Michelle D Logan-Stern is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Lora F Martin

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236555701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Lora F Martin is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Ryan B Mccarroll

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4200715701001
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Ryan B Mccarroll serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. Union affiliation: R02.

Brian R Means

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701013
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Brian R Means holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Claudia Morehead

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201155701016
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Claudia Morehead works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Claudia earned $192,650 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Robert C Nash

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701016
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Robert C Nash is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Paul E Oconnor

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701020
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Paul E Oconnor holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Gary A Ostrick

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201855701008
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Gary A Ostrick is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Theresa A Patterson

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701027
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Theresa A Patterson works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Theresa earned $192,650 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Jennifer M Poe

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701021
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Jennifer M Poe works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Jennifer earned $192,650 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Krista Pollard

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202715701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Krista Pollard holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Mark W Poole

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204225701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Mark W Poole serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. Union affiliation: R02.

Shari B Posner

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
ALAMEDA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204425701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Shari B Posner is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Michael J Quinn

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202835701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Michael J Quinn is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Joseph A Ragazzo

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204535701004
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Joseph A Ragazzo works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Joseph earned $192,650 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.

Jeffrey P Reusch

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204215701008
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Jeffrey P Reusch is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Jeffrey A Rich

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201215701008
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Jeffrey A Rich serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Justain P Riley

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701022
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Justain P Riley is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Mitchell E Rishe

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204455701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Mitchell E Rishe is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Jay C Russell

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201235701004
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Jay C Russell works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Jay earned $192,650 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Jamie A Scheidegger

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701034
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Jamie A Scheidegger holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Terrence F Sheehy

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202875701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Terrence F Sheehy holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. They are represented by R02.

David B Songco

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN DIEGO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236555701006
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

David B Songco holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. They are represented by R02.

Herbert S Tetef

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701035
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Herbert S Tetef holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. They are represented by R02.

James W Walter

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201815701005
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

James W Walter holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Maretta D Ward

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201135701004
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

At Justice, Maretta D Ward serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

David A Wildman

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202155701038
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

David A Wildman holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Michele L Wong

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204795701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Michele L Wong works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Michele earned $192,650 in 2023. They are represented by R02.

Clifford E Zall

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,650
Base pay
$185,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,650
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202115701025
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,650

Clifford E Zall holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,650. Union affiliation: R02.

Michiyo M Burkart

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,641
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,641
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
LOS ANGELES

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204555701002
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,641

Michiyo M Burkart holds the role of Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. In 2023, their total compensation was $192,641. Union affiliation: R02.

Mary A Dabiza

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,641
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,641
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202135701036
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,641

Mary A Dabiza is a Deputy Attorney General V at Justice. 2023 total compensation came to $192,641. Their bargaining unit is R02.

Anna T Ferrari

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,641
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,641
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4201235701007
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,641

At Justice, Anna T Ferrari serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,641. Union affiliation: R02.

Nicole S Gordon

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,641
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,641
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4204635701007
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,641

At Justice, Nicole S Gordon serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,641. They are represented by R02.

Jennifer S Gregory

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,641
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,641
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4236525701003
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,641

At Justice, Jennifer S Gregory serves as a Deputy Attorney General V. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,641. They are represented by R02.

Trace O Maiorino

Deputy Attorney General V/Justice

2023 total comp
$192,641
Base pay
$185,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,641
Union / bargaining unit
R02
Work county
SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,685
Cs/csu
CS
Position Number
4202835701005
Salary Total
$15,685
Time Base
FT
Total Pay
$192,641

Trace O Maiorino works as a Deputy Attorney General V for Justice. Trace earned $192,641 in 2023. Union affiliation: R02.