Florida / Justice Administrative Commission / Assistant Public Defender

Job-title file

Assistant Public Defender

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1,332 employees hold this title in Justice Administrative Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $92,963, above the department median of $69,168.

Employees: 1,332
Total payroll: $128M
Role median: $92,963
Agency median: $69,168
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$23,342$150,168+

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

How total compensation varies among the 1,332 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

Assistant Public Defender pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Lawyers — about 55,210 people — is $133,180. Justice Administrative Commission pays a median base salary of $92,963 for this role, 30% below that figure — about the 21st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Justice Administrative Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$75,530

$99,720

$133,180

$196,100

$301,050

Justice Administrative Commission median · $92,963

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 Justice Administrative Commission’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. Justice Administrative Commission’s median base salary is 42% below that national figure, about the 19th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Justice Administrative Commission median · $92,963

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 1,330 of 1,332 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 Justice Administrative Commission is $92,963, 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 jurisdictions

Assistant Public Defender beyond Florida

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $92,963 ranks #1 of 2. See Assistant Public Defender across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Rhode Island

$36,211 · 20

Median total compensation for comparable Assistant Public Defenderroles 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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Desiree Goodfellow

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 000889

Desiree Goodfellow holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,971.

Melody Andrews

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 006125

Melody Andrews holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,971.

Lindsey Brewers

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2023-11-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 006916

At Justice Administrative Commission, Lindsey Brewers serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,971.

Theodore Summers

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2024-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 008557

Theodore Summers is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,971.

Joseph Call

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2021-03-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 009983

At Justice Administrative Commission, Joseph Call serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,971.

Franklyn Odum

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2024-08-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 012257

Franklyn Odum works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Franklyn earned $80,971 in 2026.

Lisa Jackson

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2006-07-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 001897

Lisa Jackson works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. Lisa earned $80,971 in 2026.

Kaya Small

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2024-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 008555

Kaya Small works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Kaya earned $80,971 in 2026.

Anthony Smith

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2025-08-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 010620

At Justice Administrative Commission, Anthony Smith serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,971.

Caitlin Mcmahon

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2026-03-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Vercenza

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 016105

At Justice Administrative Commission, Caitlin Mcmahon serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,971.

Kathryn Larsen

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,971

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,971
Hire date: 2024-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 016106

Kathryn Larsen is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,971.

William Rothrock

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,874

Sub-department: 4Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,874
Hire date: 2022-08-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 001911

At Justice Administrative Commission, William Rothrock serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 4Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,874.

Ashlin Morgan

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,795

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,795
Hire date: 2020-08-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Hannah

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 003315

At Justice Administrative Commission, Ashlin Morgan serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,795.

Julie Chase

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,795

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,795
Hire date: 2005-01-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 011170

Julie Chase works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. Julie earned $80,795 in 2026.

Daniela Valdes Rodriguez

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,756

Sub-department: 4Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,756
Hire date: 2022-05-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 001117

Daniela Valdes Rodriguez holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 4Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,756.

Connie Kelley

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,605

Sub-department: 20Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,605
Hire date: 2007-08-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 013299

Connie Kelley is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,605.

Thomas Koch

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,601

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,601
Hire date: 2011-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 003470

At Justice Administrative Commission, Thomas Koch serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 1St Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,601.

Deborah Goins

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,600

Sub-department: 10Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,600
Hire date: 1987-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 002023

At Justice Administrative Commission, Deborah Goins serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 10Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 39 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,600.

Sarah Rosen

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,580

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,580
Hire date: 2022-06-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 002062

Sarah Rosen is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,580.

Katlyn Orobello

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,569

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,569
Hire date: 2022-03-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 003398

Katlyn Orobello is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,569.

Madison Trainor

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,500

Sub-department: 13Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,500
Hire date: 2024-10-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 001513

Madison Trainor works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. Madison earned $80,500 in 2026.

Justin Coffie

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,500

Sub-department: 13Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,500
Hire date: 2023-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 006269

Justin Coffie holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,500.

Jonida Pera

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,500

Sub-department: 13Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,500
Hire date: 2024-10-14
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 008536

Jonida Pera works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. Jonida earned $80,500 in 2026.

Austin Mendes

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,500

Sub-department: 13Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,500
Hire date: 2026-03-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 008541

At Justice Administrative Commission, Austin Mendes serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,500.

Andrew Depoo

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,500

Sub-department: 13Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,500
Hire date: 2026-03-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 011556

Andrew Depoo holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,500.

Casey Miller

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$80,430

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $80,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,430
Hire date: 2023-05-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 003523

Casey Miller is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $80,430.