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Public Defense Board

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Defense Board is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,087 employees with median total compensation of $99,952; the highest distinct record was $322,368.

Year
2025
Employees
1,087
Median total
$99,952
Highest record
$322,368

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$110$187,632+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,087 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,952) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$100,213 (99%)
  • Overtime$12 (0%)
  • Other$1,040 (1%)
  • 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
$28,353
$77,459
$99,952
$129,210
$161,688

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,688 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $28,353. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Highest-paid first / page 1

Scott Cutcher

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$322,368
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$193,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$128,440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$322,368
Hire date
1986-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Cutcher is a Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $322,368. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Rachel Bond

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$246,454
Sub-department
State Public Defender
Base pay
$195,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$51,425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$246,454
Hire date
2006-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Rachel Bond serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within State Public Defender. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $246,454. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

William Ward

Public Defense State Publ/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$231,020
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$225,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,423
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$231,020
Hire date
2001-02-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Ward works as a Public Defense State Publ for Public Defense Board within Administrative Services Office. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. William earned $231,020 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Daniel Lew

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$226,462
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$221,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,462
Hire date
1996-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Lew holds the role of Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,462. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Kevin Kajer

Public Defense Chief Administrative/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$226,462
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$221,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,462
Hire date
1990-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Kajer holds the role of Public Defense Chief Administrative at Public Defense Board within Administrative Services Office. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,462. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Cathryn Middlebrook

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$226,462
Sub-department
State Public Defender
Base pay
$221,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,462
Hire date
1986-09-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cathryn Middlebrook works as a Public Defense Chief Publ Def for Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service as a full-time employee. Cathryn earned $226,462 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Virginia Murphrey

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$221,146
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay
$221,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$221,146
Hire date
1998-02-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Virginia Murphrey is a Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 5. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $221,146. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Benjamin Pieh

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$218,786
Sub-department
Eight District FT
Base pay
$178,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$218,786
Hire date
2011-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Benjamin Pieh serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eight District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $218,786. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kathleen Hoyle

Public Defense Information Systems Director/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$209,954
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$205,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,929
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$209,954
Hire date
1997-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Kathleen Hoyle serves as a Public Defense Information Systems Director within Administrative Services Office. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $209,954. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Lindsay Siolka

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$204,480
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$199,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$204,480
Hire date
2005-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lindsay Siolka is a Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $204,480. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

John Riemer

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$204,480
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$199,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$204,480
Hire date
2010-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Riemer holds the role of Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $204,480. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Corey Thompson

Pub Defense Training Director/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$200,470
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$200,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,470
Hire date
2005-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Corey Thompson holds the role of Pub Defense Training Director at Public Defense Board within Administrative Services Office. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $200,470. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Anthony Kuehn

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$199,680
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$199,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,680
Hire date
2007-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Kuehn works as a Public Defense Chief Publ Def for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $199,680 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Douglas Carlson

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$199,680
Sub-department
Seventh District Management
Base pay
$199,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,680
Hire date
2005-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Douglas Carlson serves as a Public Defense Chief Publ Def within Seventh District Management. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $199,680. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Justin Collins

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$198,335
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$188,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,335
Hire date
2006-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Justin Collins works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Justin earned $198,335 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Nicole Bettendorf-Hopps

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$198,167
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$175,079
Overtime
$1
Other pay
$23,087
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,167
Hire date
2006-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Bettendorf-Hopps works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $198,167 in 2024. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Michael Berger

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$195,840
Sub-department
J52D411 - Mgmt 1
Base pay
$195,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,840
Hire date
2007-12-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Berger holds the role of Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within J52D411 - Management 1. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,840. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Elizabeth Hogan

First Assistant Public Defender/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$194,107
Sub-department
J52D411 - Mgmt 1
Base pay
$189,550
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,557
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,107
Hire date
2006-08-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Hogan holds the role of First Assistant Public Defender at Public Defense Board within J52D411 - Management 1. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,107. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Layne Chiodo

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$193,617
Sub-department
Ninth District - Management
Base pay
$193,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,617
Hire date
2006-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
309
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Layne Chiodo is a Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Management. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $193,617. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Cecil Naatz

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$187,973
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$183,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,973
Hire date
1992-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cecil Naatz holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,973. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

William Robyt

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$187,973
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay
$183,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,973
Hire date
2001-12-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Robyt holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 5. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,973. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Sharon Jacks

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$187,973
Sub-department
State Public Defender
Base pay
$183,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,973
Hire date
1993-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sharon Jacks holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,973. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Ruthann Lee

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$187,973
Sub-department
Seventh District Management
Base pay
$183,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,973
Hire date
1990-10-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Ruthann Lee serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within Seventh District Management. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $187,973. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Eric Gudmundson

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$187,632
Sub-department
Ninth District - Management
Base pay
$183,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,632
Hire date
1995-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Gudmundson is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Management. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $187,632. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Sarah Thrubis

First Assistant Public Defender/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$186,618
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay
$186,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,618
Hire date
2009-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Sarah Thrubis serves as a First Assistant Public Defender within Tenth Judicial District 5. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $186,618. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Melissa Devaraj

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$185,140
Sub-department
Fourth District Management 4
Base pay
$180,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,140
Hire date
1994-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Melissa Devaraj serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within Fourth District Management 4. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $185,140. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Elizabeth Lundgren

Public Defense Fiscal Director/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$184,642
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$184,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,642
Hire date
2005-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Lundgren holds the role of Public Defense Fiscal Director at Public Defense Board within Administrative Services Office. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,642. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Layne Chiodo

First Assistant Public Defender/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$183,983
Sub-department
Ninth District - Management
Base pay
$179,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,535
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,983
Hire date
2006-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Layne Chiodo is a First Assistant Public Defender at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Management. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $183,983. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Carole Finneran

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$183,560
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$183,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,560
Hire date
1995-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carole Finneran is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $183,560. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Edith Brown

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$183,560
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$183,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$183,560
Hire date
2007-09-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Edith Brown is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $183,560. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Chong Lo

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$180,901
Sub-department
Ninth District - Management
Base pay
$176,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,901
Hire date
2005-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chong Lo is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Management. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $180,901. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Nathan Sosinski

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$180,901
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay
$176,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,901
Hire date
2004-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nathan Sosinski holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 5. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,901. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Shawn Webb

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$180,901
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$176,654
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,901
Hire date
2003-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shawn Webb holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,901. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Timothy Routa

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$178,173
Sub-department
ASO Technology Department
Base pay
$178,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,173
Hire date
2021-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Timothy Routa serves as a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5 within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,173. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Bruce Webster

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$178,173
Sub-department
ASO Technology Department
Base pay
$178,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,173
Hire date
2016-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bruce Webster is a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5 at Public Defense Board within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $178,173. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Terence Miranda

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$178,173
Sub-department
ASO Technology Department
Base pay
$178,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$178,173
Hire date
2015-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Terence Miranda is a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5 at Public Defense Board within Aso Technology Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $178,173. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Daniel Gonnerman

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$177,876
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$173,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,876
Hire date
2020-02-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Gonnerman holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,876. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Erica Allex

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$177,876
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$173,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,876
Hire date
2013-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erica Allex works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Erica earned $177,876 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Michelle Hayes

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$177,876
Sub-department
Fourth District Management 4
Base pay
$173,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,876
Hire date
2001-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Hayes holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fourth District Management 4. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,876. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Jordan Krogstad

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$177,855
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay
$173,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,855
Hire date
2014-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jordan Krogstad works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 5. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Jordan earned $177,855 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.