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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

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Cecelia Burke

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2020-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Cecelia Burke is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Elizabeth Eckholm

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D418 - Gmm 3
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Elizabeth Eckholm serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mitchell Zillman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2022-08-22
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

Mitchell Zillman is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Meghan Holden

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D043 - Felony 3
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2021-09-15
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

Meghan Holden works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D043 - Felony 3. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Meghan earned $93,870 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kimberly Meyer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D419 - Gmm 4
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2021-09-07
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

Kimberly Meyer works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D419 - Gmm 4. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Kimberly earned $93,870 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alyson Sorensen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2021-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Alyson Sorensen serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D426 - Felony 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,870. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ellen Brady-Hurt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D417 - Felony 5
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2021-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Ellen Brady-Hurt works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D417 - Felony 5. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Ellen earned $93,870 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zeel Vora

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D042 - Felony 1
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2020-05-27
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

Zeel Vora works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D042 - Felony 1. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Zeel earned $93,870 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Freya Vieira

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D042 - Felony 1
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2020-05-27
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

Freya Vieira works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D042 - Felony 1. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Freya earned $93,870 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Natasha Vanlieshout

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2017-01-23
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

Natasha Vanlieshout is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madison Van Cleave

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2019-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Madison Van Cleave works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Madison earned $93,870 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kallie Lehnertz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Kallie Lehnertz serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third Judical District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,870. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Wilkening

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2022-01-18
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

Matthew Wilkening is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jahmeyl Al-Hendi

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,870

Sub-department: J52D418 - Gmm 3
Base pay: $93,870
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,870
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Jahmeyl Al-Hendi serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Wilhelm

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,232

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $93,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,232
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Christopher Wilhelm is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,232. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Setara Barukzoy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$93,058

Sub-department: J52D416 - Felony 4
Base pay: $93,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,058
Hire date: 2012-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Setara Barukzoy holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D416 - Felony 4. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,058. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jacqueline Kleinendorst

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$92,402

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $92,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,402
Hire date: 2017-06-12
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Jacqueline Kleinendorst works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jacqueline earned $92,402 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Vanessa Jerome

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$92,118

Sub-department: Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay: $92,118
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,118
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Vanessa Jerome holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,118. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Wesley Harvey

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$91,244

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $91,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,244
Hire date: 2017-03-20
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: 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

Wesley Harvey works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Wesley earned $91,244 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Federle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$91,244

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $91,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,244
Hire date: 2016-09-13
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

Sarah Federle is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $91,244. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Mcdonough

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$91,244

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $91,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,244
Hire date: 2015-02-09
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

Michael Mcdonough holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,244. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Arthur Waldon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$91,244

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $91,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,244
Hire date: 2023-01-03
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: 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

Arthur Waldon is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $91,244. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lindsay Kuehn

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$91,244

Sub-department: Second District Judicial PT
Base pay: $91,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,244
Hire date: 2015-03-16
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

Lindsay Kuehn holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District Judicial Pt. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,244. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.