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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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 21

Troy Farquhar

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,841
Sub-department
4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,841
Hire date
2013-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001918

Troy Farquhar holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 4Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,841.

Hannah Waddell

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,720
Sub-department
9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720
Hire date
2021-08-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001997

At Justice Administrative Commission, Hannah Waddell serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 9Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,720.

Jacqueline Brandt

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,720
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$87,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720
Hire date
2015-07-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
073415

Jacqueline Brandt holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,720.

Danielle Witherington

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,694
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$87,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,694
Hire date
1992-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
071508

Danielle Witherington is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 1992 (about 34 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $87,694.

Theodore Riquelme

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,675
Sub-department
5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,675
Hire date
2016-07-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
008403

Theodore Riquelme is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 5Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $87,675.

Thomas Elflein

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,612
Sub-department
7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,612
Hire date
2014-11-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
011575

At Justice Administrative Commission, Thomas Elflein serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 7Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,612.

Madison Hodge

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,500
Sub-department
8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,500
Hire date
2022-02-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001632

Madison Hodge holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 8Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,500.

Kelly Edge

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,480
Sub-department
15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,480
Hire date
2025-03-31
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
008863

At Justice Administrative Commission, Kelly Edge serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 15Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,480.

Kevin Magee

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,341
Sub-department
4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,341
Hire date
2018-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013331

Kevin Magee holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 4Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,341.

Danielle Moore

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,137
Sub-department
5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,137
Hire date
2023-10-19
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
014446

Danielle Moore works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 5Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Danielle earned $87,137 in 2026.

Gregory Wise

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,018
Sub-department
1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,018
Hire date
2012-07-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013378

Gregory Wise works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years) as a salaried employee. Gregory earned $87,018 in 2026.

Howard Currie

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,000
Sub-department
8TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000
Hire date
2026-02-09
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
003289

Howard Currie is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 8Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2026 (under a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $87,000.

Amir Benjamin

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$87,000
Sub-department
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$87,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,000
Hire date
2025-08-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013878

Amir Benjamin works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Amir earned $87,000 in 2026.

Robert Byther

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,990
Sub-department
18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,990
Hire date
2015-10-05
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
008906

Robert Byther works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 18Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. Robert earned $86,990 in 2026.

Ryan Anderson

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,971
Sub-department
9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,971
Hire date
2022-10-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
003714

Ryan Anderson works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 9Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Ryan earned $86,971 in 2026.

Amy Watson

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,971
Sub-department
9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,971
Hire date
2023-04-24
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
009465

Amy Watson is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 9Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $86,971.

Rayanna Riecss

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,971
Sub-department
9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,971
Hire date
2023-03-13
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
012520

At Justice Administrative Commission, Rayanna Riecss serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 9Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,971.

Angel Soto

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,971
Sub-department
9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,971
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015376

Angel Soto works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 9Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Angel earned $86,971 in 2026.

Mariam Ahmed

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,971
Sub-department
9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,971
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,971
Hire date
2022-04-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015379

Mariam Ahmed works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 9Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Mariam earned $86,971 in 2026.

Haily O'Byrne

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,759
Sub-department
4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,759
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,759
Hire date
2018-01-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001049

Haily O'Byrne works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 4Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service as a salaried employee. Haily earned $86,759 in 2026.

Adriene Ables

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,741
Sub-department
6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,741
Hire date
2011-10-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001961

Adriene Ables works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 6Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Adriene earned $86,741 in 2026.

Mackenzie Skeens

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,740
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,740
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
004315

Mackenzie Skeens is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $86,740.

Stephen Byrnes

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,700
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700
Hire date
2024-04-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
008825

Stephen Byrnes is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.

Dylan Olney

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,700
Sub-department
6TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,700
Hire date
2021-08-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
007496

Dylan Olney works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 6Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. Dylan earned $86,700 in 2026.

Jaidyn Rumpca

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,680
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,680
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001134

Jaidyn Rumpca holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,680.

Alexandra Kirkwood

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,680
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,680
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
010479

Alexandra Kirkwood holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,680.

Brianna Stringfield

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,680
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,680
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
011187

Brianna Stringfield holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,680.

Jessica Palma

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,680
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,680
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013202

Jessica Palma works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Jessica earned $86,680 in 2026.

Kevin Kuljis

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,680
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,680
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013210

Kevin Kuljis holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,680.

Rachel Constant

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,660
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,660
Hire date
2019-07-29
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
007990

Rachel Constant works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Rachel earned $86,660 in 2026.

Karen Black

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,555
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,555
Hire date
2023-04-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
002192

At Justice Administrative Commission, Karen Black serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,555.

Kathleen Pafford

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,512
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$86,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,512
Hire date
2012-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
071706

Kathleen Pafford is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 2012 (about 14 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $86,512.

Scott Noftall

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,500
Sub-department
7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,500
Hire date
2023-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
005018

At Justice Administrative Commission, Scott Noftall serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 7Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,500.

Tyler Heald

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,500
Sub-department
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,500
Hire date
2023-08-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
007560

Tyler Heald holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 20Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,500.

Royce Saalfield

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,500
Sub-department
4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,500
Hire date
2002-10-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
003181

At Justice Administrative Commission, Royce Saalfield serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 4Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,500.

Kevin Seedarnee

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,447
Sub-department
9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,447
Hire date
2022-10-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015866

Kevin Seedarnee is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 9Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $86,447.

Maysun Salgan

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,391
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,391
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,391
Hire date
2021-09-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
010977

Maysun Salgan holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $86,391.

Roxanne Dean

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,371
Sub-department
5TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,371
Hire date
2022-09-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015184

Roxanne Dean works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 5Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Roxanne earned $86,371 in 2026.

Ana Guevara

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,341
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,341
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,341
Hire date
2021-11-30
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
009825

At Justice Administrative Commission, Ana Guevara serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,341.

Bernadette Burke

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$86,340
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$86,340
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,340
Hire date
2018-06-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
007987

At Justice Administrative Commission, Bernadette Burke serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,340.