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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

Tamara Hinnenkamp

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$151,820
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$151,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,820
Hire date
2003-01-15
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
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tamara Hinnenkamp holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,820. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Benjamin Smith

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$151,616
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$147,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,796
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,616
Hire date
2005-10-17
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, 2024
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 Smith serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third Judical District. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,616. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Weitekamp

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$151,109
Sub-department
Second District-Carter
Base pay
$151,109
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,109
Hire date
2004-02-17
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
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, Amanda Weitekamp serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District-Carter. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,109. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rebecca Ireland

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$150,335
Sub-department
Appellate Office 3
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,529
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,335
Hire date
2012-08-20
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

Rebecca Ireland works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $150,335 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gordon Cohoes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$150,335
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,529
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,335
Hire date
2011-05-25
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

Gordon Cohoes works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Gordon earned $150,335 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jessen Alexander

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$150,335
Sub-department
Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,529
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,335
Hire date
2011-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

Jessen Alexander is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $150,335. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rebecca Spence

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$148,954
Sub-department
Seventh District
Base pay
$148,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,954
Hire date
2000-10-30
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

Rebecca Spence is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $148,954. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Baldwin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$148,544
Sub-department
J52D414 - Juv
Base pay
$146,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,335
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,544
Hire date
2011-12-14
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, 2024
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, Laura Baldwin serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D414 - Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,544. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Maxwell Boltinghouse

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Maxwell Boltinghouse holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,806. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zachary Smith

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2021-10-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Zachary Smith serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth District - North Branch2. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,806. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amy Brooks

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2020-04-01
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

Amy Brooks holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,806. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shannon Flood

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2014-10-13
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
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shannon Flood is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,806. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Lindberg

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2014-09-10
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

Amanda Lindberg is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,806. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Darcy Sherman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2009-11-02
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

Darcy Sherman is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,806. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Minard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2008-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Minard works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $146,806 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Aaron Haddorff

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2010-06-01
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

At Public Defense Board, Aaron Haddorff serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,806. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Raissa Carpenter

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2014-12-15
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

Raissa Carpenter is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $146,806. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jenna Yauch-Erickson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Appellate Office 1
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2011-08-01
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, Jenna Yauch-Erickson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Appellate Office 1. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,806. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Annie Jensen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2011-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
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
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Annie Jensen serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,806. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Barry Cattadoris

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2008-10-20
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

At Public Defense Board, Barry Cattadoris serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third Judical District. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,806. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Monnens

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$146,806
Sub-department
Appellate Office 3
Base pay
$146,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,806
Hire date
2012-10-10
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, John Monnens serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Appellate Office 3. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,806. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.