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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 14

Mary Kaasa

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Seventh District PT Detroit Lk
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2023-07-31
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
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

Mary Kaasa works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Pt Detroit Lk. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Mary earned $80,295 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Chad Chaney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2022-03-02
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

At Public Defense Board, Chad Chaney serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,295. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Glen Kotten

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2020-03-09
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
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

Glen Kotten is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Cahill

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2019-01-09
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
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

Jennifer Cahill holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,295. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Porter

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2018-01-03
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
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

Matthew Porter is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Charlotte Culbertson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District Pt
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2016-11-14
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
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
Bi-Weekly

Charlotte Culbertson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District Pt. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Travis Kowitz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2016-10-28
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
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

Travis Kowitz is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Maggie Kluver

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Eight District PT
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2024-01-31
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
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
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Maggie Kluver serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eight District Pt. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,295. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jacob Clements

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,983
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$77,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,983
Hire date
2023-05-25
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

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

Jacob Clements holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,983. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Samuel Renner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,569
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$70,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,151
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,569
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Samuel Renner holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 4. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,569. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bradley Kluver

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$79,446
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$49,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,753
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,446
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
Kandiyohi

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

Bradley Kluver holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,446. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ellen Seesel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2024-04-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Ellen Seesel is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $79,250. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Douglas Kluver

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial Dist PT 2
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2024-03-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Douglas Kluver serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District Pt 2. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,250. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Charles Clippert

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
State Paid Part-Time
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2014-09-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Charles Clippert is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Paid Part-Time. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $79,250. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jason Bauer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2022-07-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Jason Bauer works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Jason earned $79,250 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Dahlquist

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
State Paid Part-Time
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Peter Dahlquist holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Paid Part-Time. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,250. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Daniel Donnelly

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Third District PT
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2005-05-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Daniel Donnelly works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third District Pt. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Daniel earned $79,250 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Yost

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
1999-06-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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
Bi-Weekly

John Yost is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $79,250. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stanley Leino

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$78,152
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$75,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,152
Hire date
2019-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Stanley Leino is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 3. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,152. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madison Gause

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$76,960
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$76,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,960
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
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

Madison Gause holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,960. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Charles Frey

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$76,812
Sub-department
Ninth District PT-Brainerd 2
Base pay
$76,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,812
Hire date
1998-10-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
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

Charles Frey works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd 2. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a part-time employee. Charles earned $76,812 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Melton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$76,797
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$76,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,797
Hire date
2023-08-21
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Melton holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,797. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Thomas Dunnwald

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$76,578
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$48,582
Overtime
$304
Other pay
$27,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,578
Hire date
2002-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

Thomas Dunnwald holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,578. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Martha Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$75,323
Sub-department
Seventh District PT
Base pay
$75,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,323
Hire date
2022-06-22
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, Martha Johnson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Pt. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,323. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brenda Sletten-Abedi

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$75,323
Sub-department
Seventh District PT
Base pay
$75,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,323
Hire date
2018-05-30
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

Brenda Sletten-Abedi holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Pt. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,323. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Kyes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$75,323
Sub-department
First District 17B
Base pay
$75,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,323
Hire date
2018-05-30
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
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

At Public Defense Board, Alexander Kyes serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First District 17B. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,323. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mehdi Abedi

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$75,323
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$75,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,323
Hire date
2018-04-04
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

Mehdi Abedi works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Mehdi earned $75,323 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brittani Mayberry

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$75,323
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$75,323
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,323
Hire date
2022-05-25
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

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, Brittani Mayberry serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,323. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Daniel Ntembe Ewa Mbu

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,501
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$74,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,501
Hire date
2023-05-31
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

Daniel Ntembe Ewa Mbu works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $74,501 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adley Swanson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,501
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$74,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,501
Hire date
2024-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Adley Swanson works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Adley earned $74,501 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Timothy Stowell

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,501
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$74,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,501
Hire date
2024-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Timothy Stowell is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,501. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ezra Gray

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,501
Sub-department
Eight District FT
Base pay
$74,501
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,501
Hire date
2024-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Ezra Gray serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eight District Ft. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,501. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shannon Callahan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,338
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$74,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,338
Hire date
2013-07-31
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

Shannon Callahan works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $74,338 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bradley Warby

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,155
Sub-department
Ninth Judical District
Base pay
$74,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,155
Hire date
2024-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Bradley Warby serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,155. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christine Bright Marwede

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$73,686
Sub-department
Ninth District PT-Brainerd 2
Base pay
$73,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,686
Hire date
2021-02-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Christine Bright Marwede holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd 2. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,686. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Mathews

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$73,641
Sub-department
Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay
$68,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,641
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
Stearns

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

Christopher Mathews holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,641. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Cresston Gackle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$72,217
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$72,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,217
Hire date
2016-10-05
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Cresston Gackle works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Cresston earned $72,217 in 2024. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Maharg

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
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

Amanda Maharg works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $71,114 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anthony Patton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2024-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Anthony Patton holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,114. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ambika Patpatia

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2023-07-31
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

Ambika Patpatia works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Ambika earned $71,114 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.