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Job-title file

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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 13

Mitchell Lawler

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Mitchell Lawler is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rachel Blythe

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Rachel Blythe is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brandon Erickson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brandon Erickson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristin Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Kristin Johnson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joseph Vitt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Joseph Vitt holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stephanie Tjia

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Stephanie Tjia holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christian Newcomer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-12-04
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, Christian Newcomer serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Patrick Butler

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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, Patrick Butler serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eighth Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adam Schwartz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Adam Schwartz serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Peterson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Seventh District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2022-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Michael Peterson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,046. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zachary Weiler

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2022-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Zachary Weiler holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brittney Garwood

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2022-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brittney Garwood is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kjestina Bruer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2022-06-06
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, Kjestina Bruer serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rachel Bialon-Crane

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
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
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

Rachel Bialon-Crane works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $88,046 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anna Steinwand

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2021-05-26
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

Anna Steinwand holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Walter Prescott

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2019-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Walter Prescott is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Syed Hasan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Syed Hasan serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robert Mcgivney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Robert Mcgivney serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Derek Haedrich

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-04-26
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, Derek Haedrich serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sovay Anderberg

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$87,679
Sub-department
Ninth Judical District
Base pay
$87,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,679
Hire date
2023-05-24
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

Sovay Anderberg holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,679. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mark O'Meara

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$87,456
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$87,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,456
Hire date
2020-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Mark O'Meara serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,456. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jack Kirk

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$87,369
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$87,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,369
Hire date
2023-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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, Jack Kirk serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eighth Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,369. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rose Hanson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2020-04-03
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
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

Rose Hanson works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Rose earned $85,594 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Noah Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2019-10-16
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
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

Noah Johnson 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 part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Noah earned $85,594 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madison Bruber

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2018-06-13
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

Madison Bruber works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Madison earned $85,594 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jessica Zeletes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Second District Judicial PT
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2015-12-09
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
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

Jessica Zeletes works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District Judicial Pt. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jessica earned $85,594 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christian Snyder

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2015-08-10
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
Stearns

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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, Christian Snyder serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,594. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Kuettner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2015-03-30
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
Blue Earth

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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, James Kuettner serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,594. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Butte

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2014-01-15
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

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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

Peter Butte holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,594. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Allison Mehawej

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2014-09-11
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

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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

Allison Mehawej is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $85,594. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tyler Zitzewitz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,083
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$85,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,083
Hire date
2023-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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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

Tyler Zitzewitz holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,083. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Faith Hemingway

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,660
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$84,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,660
Hire date
2022-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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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, Faith Hemingway serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,660. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Grace Bowman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,223
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$83,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$337
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,223
Hire date
2022-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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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
Hourly

Grace Bowman works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Grace earned $84,223 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Lund

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,983
Sub-department
Fourth District
Base pay
$83,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,983
Hire date
2019-05-29
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

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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, Christopher Lund serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fourth District. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,983. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sara Thomas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,502
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$83,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,502
Hire date
2017-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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
Hourly

Sara Thomas holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,502. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Julia Brady

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,429
Sub-department
Appellate Office 7
Base pay
$80,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,005
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,429
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
Ramsey

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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

Julia Brady is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,429. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Marecca Vertin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$83,187
Sub-department
J52D042 - Felony 1
Base pay
$68,854
Overtime
$2,077
Other pay
$12,256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,187
Hire date
2019-09-03
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

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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

Marecca Vertin holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D042 - Felony 1. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,187. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Annika Sanora

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,181
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$82,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,181
Hire date
2021-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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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, Annika Sanora serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 3. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,181. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Calder Rasmusson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,760
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$76,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,760
Hire date
2018-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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
Hourly

Calder Rasmusson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,760. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joseph Shields

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,442
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$80,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,442
Hire date
2020-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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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, Joseph Shields serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,442. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.