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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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Elizabeth Hiljus

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1996-04-15
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

Elizabeth Hiljus works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Schan Sorkness

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1994-12-28
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, Schan Sorkness serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lara Whiteside

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1994-08-09
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

Lara Whiteside is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Plunkett

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Third District FT
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1992-12-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Peter Plunkett works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rochelle Winn

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1992-09-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Rochelle Winn holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Daniel Provencher

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2013-08-19
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, Daniel Provencher serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D426 - Felony 2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Melanie Dotty

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,817

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $157,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,817
Hire date: 1997-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Melanie Dotty holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,817. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adrianne Mcmahon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,741

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,741
Hire date: 2009-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Adrianne Mcmahon serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,741. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristine Maclean

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,665

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,665
Hire date: 2000-06-05
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

Kristine Maclean holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,665. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ann Marcotte

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,286

Sub-department: Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay: $157,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,286
Hire date: 2000-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Ann Marcotte holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,286. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Schmidt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$154,342

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $154,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,342
Hire date: 2012-12-10
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: No
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, Matthew Schmidt serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,342. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.