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Assistant Public Defender-Chief

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

36 employees hold this title in Justice Administrative Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $145,645, above the department median of $69,168.

Employees: 36
Total payroll: $5.4M
Role median: $145,645
Agency median: $69,168
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$84,633$213,715+

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How total compensation varies among the 36 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.

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Other job titles in Justice Administrative Commission

Administrative Assistant I 25
Administrative Assistant Iii-Sm 22
Administrator I 39
Administrator II 68
Administrator III 27
Assistant Public Defender 1,332
Assistant Regional Counsel 273
Assistant Regional Counsel Supervisor 43
Assistant State Attorney-Over Million 1,616
Certified Legal Intern 18
Child Advocate Manager 255
Child Support Enforcement Specialist II 203
Clerical Specialist I 90
Clerical Specialist II 140
Clerical Specialist III 106
Clerical Specialist IV 38
Clerk I 19
Data Entry Operator I 31
Data Entry Operator II 20
Data Entry Specialist I 65
Data Entry Specialist II 22
Disposition Specialist I 31
Disposition Specialist II 26
Executive Legal Assistant II 20
Investigator I 101
Investigator II 144
Investigator III 62
Investigator IV 18
IT Specialist I 32
IT Specialist II 24
IT Specialist III 24
Legal Assistant I 656
Legal Assistant II 368
Legal Assistant III 310
Legal Assistant IV 165
Legal Assistant V 38
Legal Secretary 53
Legal Trainee 42
Paralegal Specialist I 43
Paralegal Specialist II 50
Paralegal Specialist III 80
Prosecution Support Specialist I 55
Prosecution Support Specialist II 30
Public Defender 18
Secretary I 21
Senior Attorney 117
Senior Child Advocate Manager 52
Special Victim Advocate I 20
Special Victim Advocate II 35
Staff Assistant I 19
Victim Advocate I 50
Victim Advocate II 46
Victim/Witness Specialist I 40
Victim/Witness Specialist II 36
Volunteer Recruiter 19
Witness Coordinator I 26
Witness Coordinator II 26
Witness Coordinator III 25
Witness Interviewer II 18

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kimberly Hindman-Spradley

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$222,900

Sub-department: 13Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $222,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $222,900
Hire date: 2005-05-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 014299

Kimberly Hindman-Spradley holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $222,900.

Damaris Delvalle

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$209,778

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $209,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,778
Hire date: 2009-08-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 008814

Damaris Delvalle holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $209,778.

Guy Robinson

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$209,778

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $209,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,778
Hire date: 1988-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 004885

Guy Robinson works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service as a salaried employee. Guy earned $209,778 in 2026.

Teresa Enriquez

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$209,778

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $209,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,778
Hire date: 1997-07-23
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 006309

Teresa Enriquez works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. Teresa earned $209,778 in 2026.

Cynthia Guerra

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$209,778

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $209,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,778
Hire date: 1993-12-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 010826

At Justice Administrative Commission, Cynthia Guerra serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1993 (about 33 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $209,778.

Nadine Girault Collier

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$197,135

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $197,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,135
Hire date: 2007-06-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 012195

At Justice Administrative Commission, Nadine Girault Collier serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,135.

John Schmidt

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$191,615

Sub-department: 4Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $191,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,615
Hire date: 2001-07-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 001925

John Schmidt holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 4Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $191,615.

James Dowdy

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$179,597

Sub-department: 18Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $179,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $179,597
Hire date: 2007-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 006435

James Dowdy holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 18Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $179,597.

Lawrence Avallone

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$172,071

Sub-department: Public Defender Appellate
Base pay: $172,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,071
Hire date: 2006-07-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 076726

Lawrence Avallone works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. Lawrence earned $172,071 in 2026.

Michael Pirolo

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$170,681

Sub-department: 18Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $170,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,681
Hire date: 2004-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 008907

Michael Pirolo works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within 18Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. Michael earned $170,681 in 2026.

Paige Parish

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$165,470

Sub-department: 6Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $165,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,470
Hire date: 2009-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 001028

Paige Parish is a Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 6Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $165,470.

Melisa Mcneill

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$165,345

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $165,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,345
Hire date: 2000-09-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 002188

Melisa Mcneill is a Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $165,345.

Kimberly Jewell

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$162,570

Sub-department: 14Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $162,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,570
Hire date: 2000-04-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 014260

Kimberly Jewell is a Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 14Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $162,570.

Christine Geraghty

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$158,160

Sub-department: Public Defender Appellate
Base pay: $158,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,160
Hire date: 2003-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 072158

Christine Geraghty works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. Christine earned $158,160 in 2026.

Kathleen Fitzgeorge

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$155,070

Sub-department: 20Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $155,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,070
Hire date: 1990-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 002228

Kathleen Fitzgeorge holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,070.

David Valin

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$151,203

Sub-department: Third Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $151,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,203
Hire date: 1993-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 015507

At Justice Administrative Commission, David Valin serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within Third Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 33 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $151,203.

Maritza Edwards

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$148,039

Sub-department: 12Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $148,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,039
Hire date: 2000-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 006775

Maritza Edwards works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within 12Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years) as a salaried employee. Maritza earned $148,039 in 2026.

Jennifer Joynt-Sanchez

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$148,039

Sub-department: 12Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $148,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,039
Hire date: 2001-06-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 011588

At Justice Administrative Commission, Jennifer Joynt-Sanchez serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 12Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2001 (about 25 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $148,039.

John James

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$143,251

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $143,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,251
Hire date: 2007-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 009817

John James works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years as a salaried employee. John earned $143,251 in 2026.

Melinda Blostein

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$141,857

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $141,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,857
Hire date: 1996-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 000961

At Justice Administrative Commission, Melinda Blostein serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,857.

Valerie Small Williams

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$141,740

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $141,740
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,740
Hire date: 2024-11-18
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 002180

At Justice Administrative Commission, Valerie Small Williams serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,740.

Nicholas Thomas

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$138,837

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $138,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,837
Hire date: 2008-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 007876

Nicholas Thomas holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,837.

Alan Chipperfield

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$134,926

Sub-department: 4Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $134,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,926
Hire date: 1987-01-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 003225

Alan Chipperfield is a Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 4Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $134,926.

Douglas Reynolds

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$133,529

Sub-department: 18Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $133,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,529
Hire date: 1989-08-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 004173

Douglas Reynolds holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 18Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1989 (about 37 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,529.

Kristofer Eisenmenger

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$133,312

Sub-department: 8Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $133,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,312
Hire date: 2009-08-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 004347

Kristofer Eisenmenger is a Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 8Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $133,312.

Canaan Goldman

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$133,312

Sub-department: 8Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $133,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,312
Hire date: 2007-09-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 014601

At Justice Administrative Commission, Canaan Goldman serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 8Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,312.

Lisa Lawlor

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$129,457

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $129,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,457
Hire date: 1996-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 006427

At Justice Administrative Commission, Lisa Lawlor serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,457.

Katerine Lopez-Espinal

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$127,991

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $127,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,991
Hire date: 2014-06-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 012649

Katerine Lopez-Espinal holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $127,991.

Amanda Mcclary

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$122,000

Sub-department: 5Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $122,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,000
Hire date: 2010-11-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 008746

Amanda Mcclary holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 5Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,000.

Derek Blount

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$119,496

Sub-department: 14Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $119,496
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,496
Hire date: 2007-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 013358

At Justice Administrative Commission, Derek Blount serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within 14Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,496.

Nawal Bashimam

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$114,200

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $114,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,200
Hire date: 2016-05-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 000878

Nawal Bashimam holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,200.

Tayron Lopez

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$113,806

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $113,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,806
Hire date: 2017-04-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 002177

Tayron Lopez is a Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $113,806.

Kimberly Mears

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$105,471

Sub-department: Third Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $105,471
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,471
Hire date: 2002-08-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 009063

Kimberly Mears works as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief for Justice Administrative Commission within Third Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $105,471 in 2026.

Elise Yates

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$100,507

Sub-department: Third Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $100,507
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,507
Hire date: 2004-05-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 000896

Elise Yates holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within Third Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,507.

James Roland

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$96,921

Sub-department: Third Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $96,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,921
Hire date: 2012-10-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 012603

At Justice Administrative Commission, James Roland serves as a Assistant Public Defender-Chief within Third Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,921.

Herbert Green

Assistant Public Defender-Chief/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$84,633

Sub-department: 14Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $84,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,633
Hire date: 1986-11-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5909
Position Number: 002146

Herbert Green holds the role of Assistant Public Defender-Chief at Justice Administrative Commission within 14Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 1986, they have about 40 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,633.