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Florida / Department of Children and Families / Senior Attorney

Job-title file

Senior Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

196 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $73,688, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees
196
Total payroll
$14.9M
Role median
$73,688
Agency median
$44,325
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,422$98,986+

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

How total compensation varies among the 196 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Senior Attorney pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Lawyers — about 55,210 people — is $133,180. Department of Children and Families pays a median base salary of $73,688 for this role, 45% below that figurebelow the 10th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Children and Families sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$75,530
$99,720
$133,180
$196,100
$301,050
Department of Children and Families median · $73,688

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Children and Families’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Department of Children and Families’s median base salary is 54% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$78,360
$102,990
$159,670
$221,370
$351,600
Department of Children and Families median · $73,688

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Florida range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 193 of 196 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Children and Families is $73,688, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Florida

Senior Attorney is held in 27 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $73,688 ranks #25 of 27.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Senior Attorney role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Senior Attorney beyond Florida

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $78,795 ranks #4 of 6. See Senior Attorney across all of Florida

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California
$156,704 · 16
Georgia
$140,511 · 8

Median total compensation for comparable Senior Attorneyroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rebecca Alexander

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2015-04-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jean

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071795

Rebecca Alexander works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. Rebecca earned $73,688 in 2026.

Natalie Brooks

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2023-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071841

Natalie Brooks is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Melissa Stockham

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2025-09-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Moore

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071863

At Department of Children and Families, Melissa Stockham serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,688.

Lauren Bryant

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2023-09-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ashley

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071913

Lauren Bryant is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Michellena Yetter

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2011-09-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
072228

Michellena Yetter holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,688.

Wesley Backer

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2023-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
072231

Wesley Backer is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Alan Rothberg

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2022-05-18
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
072232

Alan Rothberg works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. Alan earned $73,688 in 2026.

Alexis Trematerra

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2022-03-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Noel

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
072239

Alexis Trematerra is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Ann Smith

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2024-12-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Krueger

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
072243

Ann Smith is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Shannon Doheny

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2006-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lea

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
073833

At Department of Children and Families, Shannon Doheny serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,688.

Teresa Geraldine Strider

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2015-03-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Sia

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074544

At Department of Children and Families, Teresa Geraldine Strider serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,688.

Georgia Begin

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2026-01-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074553

Georgia Begin is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Michelle Rodman

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2021-03-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
My

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074556

Michelle Rodman holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,688.

Haley Kenyon

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2024-04-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Loraine

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074568

Haley Kenyon is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Shannon Walker

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2021-08-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074570

Shannon Walker is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Opal Ilgner

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2024-03-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074606

Opal Ilgner is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Amy Soffer

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2024-09-27
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jill

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074607

Amy Soffer is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Barbara Nohrr

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2026-01-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074609

Barbara Nohrr holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2026 (under a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,688.

Lorena Schwartz

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2006-01-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Anna

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074618

Lorena Schwartz is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Risa Warner Roth

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2021-07-23
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074622

Risa Warner Roth works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Risa earned $73,688 in 2026.

Natalie Larkin

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2026-01-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
070563

Natalie Larkin works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. Natalie earned $73,688 in 2026.

Mirna Lucho

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2019-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Angelica

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074603

Mirna Lucho works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. Mirna earned $73,688 in 2026.

Christine Robbins

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$73,688
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$73,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,688
Hire date
2006-10-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071390

Christine Robbins is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $73,688.

Grant Bailey Iii

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$69,240
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$69,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,240
Hire date
2025-03-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Landis

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
073830

Grant Bailey Iii is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,240.

Noelle Cella

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$59,097
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$59,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,097
Hire date
2011-04-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
072230

Noelle Cella works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Noelle earned $59,097 in 2026.

Alexandra De Leon

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$55,266
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$55,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,266
Hire date
2020-07-31
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
057855

Alexandra De Leon works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 6 years as a salaried employee. Alexandra earned $55,266 in 2026.

Corrine Lincoln

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$55,266
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$55,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,266
Hire date
2010-02-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
070669

Corrine Lincoln holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,266.

Jennifer Giol

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$55,266
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$55,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,266
Hire date
2023-01-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lynch

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071392

Jennifer Giol holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,266.

Kathy Houston

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$55,266
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$55,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,266
Hire date
2023-02-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071784

At Department of Children and Families, Kathy Houston serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,266.

Frances Childers

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$55,266
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$55,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,266
Hire date
2024-12-20
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071848

Frances Childers holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,266.

Kishnee Theus

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$55,266
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$55,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,266
Hire date
2020-09-30
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
062091

Kishnee Theus is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $55,266.

Sabine Baptiste

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,844
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,844
Hire date
2022-01-14
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
062090

Sabine Baptiste holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,844.

Diana Tellez Fandino

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$36,844
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$36,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,844
Hire date
2023-02-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Josefina

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074613

At Department of Children and Families, Diana Tellez Fandino serves as a Senior Attorney within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,844.

Blair Israel

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$18,422
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$18,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,422
Hire date
2023-07-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Jae

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
071392

Blair Israel works as a Senior Attorney for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Blair earned $18,422 in 2026.

Jessica Madsen

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$18,422
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$18,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,422
Hire date
2022-08-26
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
Nann

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
070653

Jessica Madsen is a Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,422.

Scott Berger

Senior Attorney/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp
$18,422
Sub-department
Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay
$18,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,422
Hire date
2022-12-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
I

Source-specific fields

Class Code
7738
Position Number
074610

Scott Berger holds the role of Senior Attorney at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $18,422.