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District Court Career Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

130 employees hold this title in State Courts System. Median total compensation for the role is $92,001, above the department median of $66,624.

Employees: 130
Total payroll: $12.3M
Role median: $92,001
Agency median: $66,624
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$88,324$115,120+

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How total compensation varies among the 130 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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Employees with this title

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Lori Weiss

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$121,502

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $121,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,502
Hire date: 1991-08-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008365

Lori Weiss works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 35 years as a salaried employee. Lori earned $121,502 in 2026.

Rosa Rodriguez

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$120,920

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $120,920
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,920
Hire date: 1990-01-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 001488

Rosa Rodriguez works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years) as a salaried employee. Rosa earned $120,920 in 2026.

Jill Pettigrew Crawford

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$116,128

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $116,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,128
Hire date: 1985-09-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 000081

Jill Pettigrew Crawford is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $116,128.

Montserrat Bond

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$114,391

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $114,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,391
Hire date: 1996-02-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 004038

Montserrat Bond holds the role of District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,391.

Jennifer Brooks

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$113,686

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $113,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,686
Hire date: 2002-06-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 009242

Jennifer Brooks holds the role of District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,686.

Donna Valenti

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$112,940

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $112,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,940
Hire date: 1991-04-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 004404

Donna Valenti works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1991 (about 35 years) as a salaried employee. Donna earned $112,940 in 2026.

Tu-Quynh Vu

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$111,867

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $111,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,867
Hire date: 1996-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 004442

Tu-Quynh Vu works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service as a salaried employee. Tu-Quynh earned $111,867 in 2026.

April Veilleux

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$110,903

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $110,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,903
Hire date: 1996-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 001664

At State Courts System, April Veilleux serves as a District Court Career Attorney within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 1996, they have about 30 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,903.

Lorraine Nertney

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$109,771

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $109,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,771
Hire date: 1986-10-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 003932

At State Courts System, Lorraine Nertney serves as a District Court Career Attorney within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1986 (about 40 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,771.

Bonnie Eshleman

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$108,930

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $108,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,930
Hire date: 1990-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 006561

Bonnie Eshleman is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $108,930.

Gregory Martinson

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$108,761

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $108,761
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,761
Hire date: 1991-06-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 004788

Gregory Martinson works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 1991, they have about 35 years of service as a salaried employee. Gregory earned $108,761 in 2026.

Allison Hunter

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$107,660

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $107,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,660
Hire date: 2002-05-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 009237

Allison Hunter works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. Allison earned $107,660 in 2026.

Kyle Nickel

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$106,788

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $106,788
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,788
Hire date: 1999-08-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 006299

Kyle Nickel works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years as a salaried employee. Kyle earned $106,788 in 2026.

Tamzen Merchant

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$104,755

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $104,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,755
Hire date: 1998-10-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008264

At State Courts System, Tamzen Merchant serves as a District Court Career Attorney within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,755.

Robert Tischenkel

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$104,407

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $104,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,407
Hire date: 2014-10-02
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 000086

Robert Tischenkel is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2014 (about 12 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $104,407.

Karen Rossi

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$104,230

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $104,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,230
Hire date: 2000-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 011187

Karen Rossi holds the role of District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,230.

Shari Johannes

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$104,037

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $104,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,037
Hire date: 2002-04-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008695

Shari Johannes is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $104,037.

Susan Huber

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$103,341

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $103,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,341
Hire date: 2002-05-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 004790

At State Courts System, Susan Huber serves as a District Court Career Attorney within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,341.

Joanne Simmons

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$102,402

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $102,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,402
Hire date: 1984-09-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008456

Joanne Simmons holds the role of District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1984 (about 42 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,402.

Jennifer Herskowitz

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$102,026

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $102,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,026
Hire date: 2010-12-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008358

Jennifer Herskowitz is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $102,026.

Dionne Kohl

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$101,783

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $101,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,783
Hire date: 2002-11-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 003301

Dionne Kohl works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Dionne earned $101,783 in 2026.

Sara Steetle

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$100,385

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $100,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,385
Hire date: 2000-12-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 011669

Sara Steetle works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years) as a salaried employee. Sara earned $100,385 in 2026.

Nancy Isenberg

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$100,000

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $100,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,000
Hire date: 1988-11-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 009238

Nancy Isenberg is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 1988 (about 38 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.

Claire Lloyd

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$98,729

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $98,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,729
Hire date: 2010-11-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 011189

Claire Lloyd is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $98,729.

Jake Williams

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$98,280

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $98,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,280
Hire date: 2005-05-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 003925

Jake Williams holds the role of District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,280.

Sara Gershbein

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$98,280

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $98,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,280
Hire date: 2006-06-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 004581

At State Courts System, Sara Gershbein serves as a District Court Career Attorney within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,280.

Brenda Freeman

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,779

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $97,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,779
Hire date: 2009-10-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008598

Brenda Freeman works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Brenda earned $97,779 in 2026.

Courtney Land

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,779

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $97,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,779
Hire date: 2006-07-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 011670

Courtney Land is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2006 (about 20 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $97,779.

Michele MillerMay be multiple

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,514

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Hire date: 2012-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 004054

Payroll for Michele Miller (District Court Career Attorney, State Courts System) may cover more than one person; together they account for $97,514 in 2026.

Laura Ketcham

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,449

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $97,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,449
Hire date: 2009-08-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 003221

Laura Ketcham works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 2009, they have about 17 years of service as a salaried employee. Laura earned $97,449 in 2026.

Jessica Poarch

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,219

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $97,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,219
Hire date: 2007-01-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 003922

Jessica Poarch is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $97,219.

Stephanie Higgins

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,156

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $97,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,156
Hire date: 2024-08-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mclaughlin

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008384

At State Courts System, Stephanie Higgins serves as a District Court Career Attorney within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $97,156.

William Stanford Jr

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,156

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $97,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,156
Hire date: 2009-10-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 012108

William Stanford Jr works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. William earned $97,156 in 2026.

Marissa Pyle

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$97,110

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $97,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,110
Hire date: 2016-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 009075

Marissa Pyle is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $97,110.

Gretchen Myers

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$96,729

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $96,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,729
Hire date: 2009-11-16
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 009395

At State Courts System, Gretchen Myers serves as a District Court Career Attorney within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $96,729.

Amber Westcott

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$96,729

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $96,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,729
Hire date: 2005-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 012125

Amber Westcott works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. Amber earned $96,729 in 2026.

Nancye Cornelius

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$96,718

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $96,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,718
Hire date: 2005-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 009239

Nancye Cornelius is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $96,718.

Matthew Strenth

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$96,060

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $96,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,060
Hire date: 2010-12-30
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008702

Matthew Strenth is a District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $96,060.

Melly Northcutt Hammer

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$95,678

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $95,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,678
Hire date: 2005-05-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 008382

Melly Northcutt Hammer holds the role of District Court Career Attorney at State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,678.

Diana Caridad-Cantens

District Court Career Attorney/State Courts System

2026 total comp

$94,840

Sub-department: Court Oper/Appellate Court
Base pay: $94,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,840
Hire date: 2004-11-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8270
Position Number: 003942

Diana Caridad-Cantens works as a District Court Career Attorney for State Courts System within Court Oper/Appellate Court. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years) as a salaried employee. Diana earned $94,840 in 2026.