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Justice Administrative Commission

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Justice Administrative Commission handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2026, this agency had 8,384 employees with median total compensation of $69,168; the highest distinct record was $223,318.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $609.1M
Employees: 8,384
Median total: $69,168
Highest record: $223,318

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$16,568$152,712+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 8,384 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,168) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,656 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,000

$46,344

$69,168

$91,000

$112,200

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $112,200 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $39,000. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Assistant State Attorney-Over Million

1,616 · $93,000

Assistant Public Defender

1,333 · $92,982

Legal Assistant I

656 · $40,015

Legal Assistant II

368 · $44,045

Legal Assistant III

310 · $49,159

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Susan Lerner

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$137,481

Sub-department: Public Defender Appellate
Base pay: $137,481
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,481
Hire date: 2013-03-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 072048

Susan Lerner is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $137,481.

Francis Sullivan

Assistant State Attorney-Over Million/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$137,313

Sub-department: 14Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $137,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,313
Hire date: 2016-11-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6901
Position Number: 011735

At Justice Administrative Commission, Francis Sullivan serves as a Assistant State Attorney-Over Million within 14Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,313.

John Hernandez

Office Manager II/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$137,196

Sub-department: 13Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $137,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,196
Hire date: 1990-08-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6350
Position Number: 013891

John Hernandez works as a Office Manager II for Justice Administrative Commission within 13Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service as a salaried employee. John earned $137,196 in 2026.

Nathan Vonderheide

Assistant State Attorney-Over Million/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$137,085

Sub-department: 6Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $137,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,085
Hire date: 2006-01-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6901
Position Number: 012371

Nathan Vonderheide holds the role of Assistant State Attorney-Over Million at Justice Administrative Commission within 6Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,085.

Ashma Deonarine

Fiscal Director/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$137,084

Sub-department: 9Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $137,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,084
Hire date: 2018-08-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6215
Position Number: 015813

Ashma Deonarine works as a Fiscal Director for Justice Administrative Commission within 9Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Ashma earned $137,084 in 2026.

Joseph Walsh

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$137,062

Sub-department: Public Defender Appellate
Base pay: $137,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,062
Hire date: 2005-06-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 077973

At Justice Administrative Commission, Joseph Walsh serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,062.

Justin Griffis

Assistant State Attorney-Over Million/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,463

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,463
Hire date: 2002-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6901
Position Number: 011522

At Justice Administrative Commission, Justin Griffis serves as a Assistant State Attorney-Over Million within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,463.

Brian Mccormack

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,340

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,340
Hire date: 2007-04-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 002033

Brian Mccormack is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $136,340.

Tony Perkins Jr

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,340

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,340
Hire date: 2011-05-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 008820

Tony Perkins Jr holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,340.

Jennifer Rodrigue

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,340

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,340
Hire date: 2010-09-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 015987

Jennifer Rodrigue holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,340.

Claudia Carrazana Lavastida

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,340

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,340
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,340
Hire date: 2013-08-05
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 013200

Claudia Carrazana Lavastida holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,340.

K Harte

Assistant State Attorney-Over Million/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,325

Sub-department: 16Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,325
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,325
Hire date: 2014-08-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Philip

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6901
Position Number: 000177

At Justice Administrative Commission, K Harte serves as a Assistant State Attorney-Over Million within 16Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,325.

Scott Patterson

Assistant State Attorney-Over Million/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,311

Sub-department: 20Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,311
Hire date: 2008-11-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6901
Position Number: 006023

Scott Patterson is a Assistant State Attorney-Over Million at Justice Administrative Commission within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $136,311.

Molena Mompoint

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,240

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,240
Hire date: 2008-05-30
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 009640

Molena Mompoint is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $136,240.

Mara Apostol

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,240

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,240
Hire date: 2014-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 012144

Mara Apostol works as a Assistant Public Defender for Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years) as a salaried employee. Mara earned $136,240 in 2026.

Alyssa Wolf

Assistant State Attorney-Over Million/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$136,201

Sub-department: 20Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $136,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,201
Hire date: 2011-04-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6901
Position Number: 008970

At Justice Administrative Commission, Alyssa Wolf serves as a Assistant State Attorney-Over Million within 20Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $136,201.

Toby Oonk

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$135,944

Sub-department: 20Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $135,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,944
Hire date: 2009-12-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 014381

Toby Oonk is a Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $135,944.

Schnelle Tonge

Assistant Public Defender/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$135,843

Sub-department: Public Defender Appellate
Base pay: $135,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,843
Hire date: 2006-08-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5901
Position Number: 076714

Schnelle Tonge holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,843.