Minnesota / Public Defense Board / Legal Office Assistant

Job-title file

Legal Office Assistant

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

117 employees hold this title in Public Defense Board. Median total compensation for the role is $72,426, below the department median of $99,952.

Employees: 117
Role median: $72,426
Agency median: $99,952
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,126$83,794+

How total compensation varies among the 117 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 1

Theresa Miller

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$86,155

Sub-department: Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay: $62,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,840
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,155
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Theresa Miller works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Theresa earned $86,155 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jeanne Merchlewitz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2011-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeanne Merchlewitz works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Jeanne earned $83,794 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Linnea Myers

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2021-09-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Linnea Myers works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Linnea earned $83,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Milano

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2002-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Milano works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Laura earned $83,794 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Isabel Thao

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2002-09-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Isabel Thao serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Second District. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,794. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katherine Huot

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katherine Huot works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $83,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Ginger Heurung

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,401

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,401
Hire date: 2011-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ginger Heurung is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,401. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Alysia Vinkemeier

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: 9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2015-08-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alysia Vinkemeier works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Alysia earned $81,827 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Denise Roth

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2017-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Denise Roth works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Denise earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Beth Anderson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2022-03-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Beth Anderson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tiffany Kriz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2000-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tiffany Kriz works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Tiffany earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kathleen May

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2023-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Kathleen May serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Aaron Avalon

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Aaron Avalon serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Third Judical District. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jody Folmar

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2006-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jody Folmar works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Jody earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tammy Gielcowski-Yares

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2023-12-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tammy Gielcowski-Yares works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Tammy earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kari Kujava

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2021-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kari Kujava works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Kari earned $81,827 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sherry Wright

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2020-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sherry Wright is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kelly Lachelt

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2020-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Kelly Lachelt serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brittany Warren

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-11-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brittany Warren holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mary Weston

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Weston works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Mary earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Paula Neugent

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paula Neugent works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Paula earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shari Strohschein

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2017-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shari Strohschein holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katie Kohler

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2016-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katie Kohler is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Danielle Ylinen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2016-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danielle Ylinen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mary Hoppe

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2012-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Hoppe holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tricia Johns

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2007-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tricia Johns is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Anthony Parisian

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2006-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anthony Parisian is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nada Peterson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2006-01-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Nada Peterson serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Deborah Cluck

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2005-12-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Deborah Cluck is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jodi Johnson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2005-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jodi Johnson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Susette Smith

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2005-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susette Smith works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Susette earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Tonneson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2000-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Tonneson holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Catherine Sargent

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 1997-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Sargent works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shelley Dedrickson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shelley Dedrickson works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Shelley earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tammy Welch

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 1995-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Tammy Welch serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Peggy Vagle

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 1993-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Peggy Vagle is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tonya Allen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2008-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tonya Allen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Diane Kowalski

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,808

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,808
Hire date: 2006-11-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Diane Kowalski serves as a Legal Office Assistant within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,808. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amanda Kerkhoff

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,729

Sub-department: 9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay: $81,729
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,729
Hire date: 2012-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Kerkhoff is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,729. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kati Marcotte Pierce

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,512

Sub-department: Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay: $81,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,512
Hire date: 2013-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kati Marcotte Pierce works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Kati earned $81,512 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.