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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 5

Tosha Cohen

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$120,122
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$120,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,122
Hire date
1995-03-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
072019

Tosha Cohen is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $120,122.

Kyla Derobbio

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,951
Sub-department
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,951
Hire date
2018-11-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
099882

At Justice Administrative Commission, Kyla Derobbio serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 20Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,951.

Christine Cassano

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,751
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,751
Hire date
2000-02-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
004905

Christine Cassano works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. Christine earned $119,751 in 2026.

Jessica Ziehler

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,715
Sub-department
15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,715
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,715
Hire date
2015-01-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013535

Jessica Ziehler is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $119,715.

Erica Kanganis

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,591
Sub-department
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,591
Hire date
2012-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015268

At Justice Administrative Commission, Erica Kanganis serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,591.

Kory Hill

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,566
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,566
Hire date
2003-01-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
007503

Kory Hill is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $119,566.

Derrick Castillo

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,555
Sub-department
1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,555
Hire date
2014-08-25
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
000906

Derrick Castillo holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,555.

Stephanie Gagerie

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,512
Sub-department
15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,512
Hire date
2012-11-05
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
006699

Stephanie Gagerie is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $119,512.

Matthew Meredith

Assistant Public Defender/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
1995-01-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
009143

At Justice Administrative Commission, Matthew Meredith serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 14Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,496.

Kenneth Daffin

Assistant Public Defender/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
2005-10-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013701

Kenneth Daffin works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 14Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. Kenneth earned $119,496 in 2026.

Melina Buncome

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,466
Sub-department
4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,466
Hire date
1994-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
004775

Melina Buncome works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 4Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1994 (about 32 years) as a salaried employee. Melina earned $119,466 in 2026.

Matthew Ream

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$119,453
Sub-department
2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$119,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,453
Hire date
1995-07-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001900

Matthew Ream holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1995 (about 31 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,453.

Michael Dueker

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,955
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$118,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,955
Hire date
2013-11-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
079764

Michael Dueker holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,955.

Maurissa Jones

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,869
Sub-department
15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$118,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,869
Hire date
2007-08-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015782

Maurissa Jones works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years) as a salaried employee. Maurissa earned $118,869 in 2026.

Steven Bolotin

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,803
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$118,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,803
Hire date
1984-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
072343

At Justice Administrative Commission, Steven Bolotin serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Public Defender Appellate. Hired in 1984, they have about 42 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,803.

Stephanie Park

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,800
Sub-department
7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$118,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,800
Hire date
2006-04-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
004293

Stephanie Park holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 7Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,800.

Darlene Rollins

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,755
Sub-department
2ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$118,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,755
Hire date
2012-07-16
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
004101

At Justice Administrative Commission, Darlene Rollins serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,755.

Joseph Lawrence Jr.

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,628
Sub-department
17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$118,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,628
Hire date
2002-05-24
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
009365

Joseph Lawrence Jr. works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Joseph earned $118,628 in 2026.

Jennifer Thornton

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,592
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$118,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,592
Hire date
2014-08-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
071449

At Justice Administrative Commission, Jennifer Thornton serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,592.

Usha Maharajh

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,545
Sub-department
19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$118,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,545
Hire date
2006-01-09
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
011546

Usha Maharajh is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 19Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $118,545.

Andrew Reid

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,390
Sub-department
18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$118,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,390
Hire date
2000-05-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
011294

At Justice Administrative Commission, Andrew Reid serves as a Assistant Public Defender within 18Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,390.

Joseph Miskovich

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,134
Sub-department
20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$118,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,134
Hire date
1997-10-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
010761

Joseph Miskovich holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 29 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $118,134.

Megan Long

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$118,068
Sub-department
PUBLIC DEFENDER APPELLATE
Base pay
$118,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,068
Hire date
2012-09-04
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
071894

Megan Long 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 $118,068.

Melissa Scarbrough

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,897
Sub-department
1ST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,897
Hire date
2012-03-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015873

Melissa Scarbrough 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. Melissa earned $117,897 in 2026.

Jeffrey Nuss

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,670
Sub-department
18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,670
Hire date
2006-11-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
014204

Jeffrey Nuss is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 18Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $117,670.

Andrea Wagner

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,327
Sub-department
11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,327
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,327
Hire date
2016-09-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013223

Andrea Wagner works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. Andrea earned $117,327 in 2026.

Breanna Atwood

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,067
Sub-department
15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,067
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,067
Hire date
2015-08-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
006404

Breanna Atwood is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $117,067.

Scott Sterling

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,061
Sub-department
18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,061
Hire date
2006-10-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L.

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
015203

Scott Sterling holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 18Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,061.

Khalila Frett

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2019-12-02
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
001083

Khalila Frett is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $117,044.

Alexander Thomas

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2023-07-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
002135

Alexander Thomas is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $117,044.

William Hamilton

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2022-09-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
003178

William Hamilton works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. William earned $117,044 in 2026.

Lyndia Riley

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2023-03-06
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
004388

Lyndia Riley works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Lyndia earned $117,044 in 2026.

Andrew Conrad

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2021-02-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
004805

Andrew Conrad works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. Andrew earned $117,044 in 2026.

James Boynton Jr

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2002-09-09
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
006761

James Boynton Jr works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. James earned $117,044 in 2026.

Daniel Keitel

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2019-05-06
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
007492

Daniel Keitel holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,044.

Emily Preu

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2021-07-07
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
008002

Emily Preu holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,044.

Livan Davidson

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2021-09-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
008544

Livan Davidson holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,044.

Emmanuel Catalan

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2023-05-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
009733

Emmanuel Catalan works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years) as a salaried employee. Emmanuel earned $117,044 in 2026.

Felix Vega

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2000-11-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
010966

Felix Vega holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,044.

Sonya Beverly

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp
$117,044
Sub-department
13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Base pay
$117,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,044
Hire date
2011-07-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Class Code
5901
Position Number
013551

Sonya Beverly works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years) as a salaried employee. Sonya earned $117,044 in 2026.