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Public Defense Assistant Attorney

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

648 employees hold this title in Public Defense Board. Median total compensation for the role is $109,226, above the department median of $99,952.

Employees
648
Total payroll
$71.3M
Role median
$109,226
Agency median
$99,952
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,762$161,688+

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How total compensation varies among the 648 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

Page 1

Scott Collins

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,456
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,456
Hire date
2007-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Collins holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adam Lozeau

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Appellate Office 1
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2015-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Lozeau is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 1. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Saumer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2014-11-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexander Saumer holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christine Tabora

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
J52D413 - Felony 6
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2023-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christine Tabora works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D413 - Felony 6. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Christine earned $121,202 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Leonard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2013-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
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, Sarah Leonard serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Benjamin Refling

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Benjamin Refling serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Vian

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Alexander Vian serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zachary Lyngaas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2016-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Zachary Lyngaas serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joshua Lunderby

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Lunderby holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joshua Dingel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Dingel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Aaron Olson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
J52D049 - Suburbs
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2014-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Olson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D049 - Suburbs. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Brodhag

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2014-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Brodhag is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,202. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Somah Yarney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$120,849
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$120,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,849
Hire date
2005-04-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
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, Somah Yarney serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,849. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Abress

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$119,803
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$119,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,803
Hire date
2024-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Abress is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,803. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shawn Schmidt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
1998-01-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Shawn Schmidt is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kevin Duffy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Ninth District-PT Crookston
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Kevin Duffy serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth District-Pt Crookston. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Holly Frame

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Holly Frame works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Holly earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Todd Donegan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2023-02-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Todd Donegan serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Geis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2018-04-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Brian Geis serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mitchell Brunfelt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Ninth Dist - PT Grand Rpd 2(I)
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2018-03-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Mitchell Brunfelt works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Pt Grand Rpd 2(I). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Mitchell earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Marvin Lenway

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Third District PT
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2012-06-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Marvin Lenway is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Pt. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anders Erickson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
State Paid Part-Time
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2011-04-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Anders Erickson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Paid Part-Time. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Malcolm Whynott

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2008-02-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Malcolm Whynott serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Susan Drabek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2007-10-31
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Susan Drabek serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rebecca Waxse

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2007-09-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Rebecca Waxse holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ethan Allen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2006-11-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Ethan Allen is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Melvin Welch

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2006-05-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Isanti

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Melvin Welch is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jesse Mickels

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2006-01-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Jesse Mickels serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gina Iannone

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2006-01-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Gina Iannone holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Cathleen Gabriel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2004-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Cathleen Gabriel is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Toay

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2005-08-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Brian Toay serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jason Migala

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2004-11-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Jason Migala holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Katherine Malmanger

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2004-10-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Katherine Malmanger serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Karmen Mcquitty

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2004-06-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Karmen Mcquitty works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Karmen earned $118,875 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sam Young

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2004-01-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Sam Young is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Wanda Gierman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2003-11-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Wanda Gierman is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Erica Austad

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Ninth Dist - PT Grand Rpd 2(I)
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2003-08-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Erica Austad is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Pt Grand Rpd 2(I). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristen Turner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2002-01-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Kristen Turner is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bethene Hunsberger

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2001-10-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Bethene Hunsberger is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robert Levasseur

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Seventh District PT Detroit Lk
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2001-06-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Robert Levasseur is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Pt Detroit Lk. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.