Minnesota / Public Defense Board / Public Defense Assistant Attorney

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 15

Morgan Rosser

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$71,114

Sub-department: J52D418 - GMM 3
Base pay: $71,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,114
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: 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

Morgan Rosser works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Morgan earned $71,114 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zahra Basiri

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$71,114

Sub-department: J52D419 - GMM 4
Base pay: $71,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,114
Hire date: 2022-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Zahra Basiri holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D419 - Gmm 4. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ashley Lewis

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: 2019-06-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Ashley Lewis is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,114. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sergi Torres

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$71,114

Sub-department: J52D419 - GMM 4
Base pay: $71,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,114
Hire date: 2022-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Sergi Torres serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D419 - Gmm 4. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mathew Plotnick

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$71,114

Sub-department: J52D418 - GMM 3
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

At Public Defense Board, Mathew Plotnick serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D418 - Gmm 3. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jaycie Owens

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$71,114

Sub-department: J52D418 - GMM 3
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

Jaycie Owens holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dana Lurie

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$71,114

Sub-department: J52D046 - GMM 1
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

At Public Defense Board, Dana Lurie serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D046 - Gmm 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ava Kelley

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$71,114

Sub-department: J52D418 - GMM 3
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

Ava Kelley works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Ava earned $71,114 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Marissa Luing

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,660

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $70,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,660
Hire date: 2022-12-07
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

Marissa Luing holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,660. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kelsey Maas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,660

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $70,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,660
Hire date: 2022-10-12
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: 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

Kelsey Maas is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $70,660. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Trevor Lushanko

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,660

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $70,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,660
Hire date: 2022-08-17
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

Trevor Lushanko holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,660. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madison Flodeen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,660

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $70,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,660
Hire date: 2018-05-17
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

Madison Flodeen works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Madison earned $70,660 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Phillip Horsager

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,660

Sub-department: Eight District PT
Base pay: $70,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,660
Hire date: 2022-12-07
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

Phillip Horsager is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eight District Pt. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $70,660. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Camron Iannalfo

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$70,526

Sub-department: Seventh District FT
Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,526
Hire date: 2022-02-14
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, 2024: No
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, Camron Iannalfo serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,526. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Holland

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,106

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $70,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,106
Hire date: 1994-06-07
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: 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

Michael Holland works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Michael earned $70,106 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Liam Riley

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,240

Sub-department: J52D046 - GMM 1
Base pay: $69,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,240
Hire date: 2022-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Liam Riley works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D046 - Gmm 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Liam earned $69,240 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stephanie Karri

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,123

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $69,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,123
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): 0.5
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

At Public Defense Board, Stephanie Karri serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,123. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stacy Bettison

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,123

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $69,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,123
Hire date: 1997-05-22
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

Stacy Bettison is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $69,123. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristy Brandt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,598

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $68,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,598
Hire date: 2024-09-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Kristy Brandt holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,598. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Megan Selzler

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$67,728

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $67,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,728
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: 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

Megan Selzler works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Megan earned $67,728 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Hannah Laub

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$67,728

Sub-department: Appellate Office 1
Base pay: $67,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,728
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

At Public Defense Board, Hannah Laub serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Appellate Office 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,728. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madison White

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$66,285

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $66,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,285
Hire date: 2024-01-17
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

Madison White is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $66,285. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dare Sims

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$66,285

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $66,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,285
Hire date: 2022-10-05
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: 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

Dare Sims holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,285. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kelly Martinez

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,890

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $59,513
Overtime: $911
Other pay: $5,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,890
Hire date: 2012-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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

Kelly Martinez holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,890. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gabe Zempel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,515

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $65,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,515
Hire date: 2024-06-05
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

Gabe Zempel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,515. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sophia Holtz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,195

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $65,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,195
Hire date: 2024-05-08
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

Sophia Holtz holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,195. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Karla Valusek Strom

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,843

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $64,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,843
Hire date: 2008-08-18
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

At Public Defense Board, Karla Valusek Strom serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,843. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sean Morris

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$61,970

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $55,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,970
Hire date: 2023-02-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Sean Morris works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Sean earned $61,970 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ushna Altaf

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,955

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $60,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,955
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: 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

Ushna Altaf is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,955. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Aaron Kinser

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,829

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $60,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,829
Hire date: 2010-10-27
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

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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

Aaron Kinser works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Aaron earned $60,829 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Sandy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,829

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $60,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,829
Hire date: 2021-05-12
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

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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

Michael Sandy works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Michael earned $60,829 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Luke Smith

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$60,216

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,216
Hire date: 2023-05-10
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: Anoka

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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: Bi-Weekly

Luke Smith holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,216. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Ryan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$59,051

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $39,196
Overtime: $2,640
Other pay: $17,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,051
Hire date: 2012-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Michael Ryan is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,051. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christian Garcia

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$58,669

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $54,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,669
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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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

Christian Garcia works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Christian earned $58,669 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joel Sand

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$57,569

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $57,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,569
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Joel Sand holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,569. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Garrett Speak

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$57,382

Sub-department: Third District FT
Base pay: $57,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,382
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: Olmsted

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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

Garrett Speak works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $57,382 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jiaqi Li

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$55,123

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $51,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,123
Hire date: 2021-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Jiaqi Li holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,123. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tracey Knutson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$54,408

Sub-department: Ninth District-PT TRF
Base pay: $54,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,408
Hire date: 2025-01-02
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: Beltrami

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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, Tracey Knutson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth District-Pt Trf. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,408. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Olsen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$54,331

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District Pt
Base pay: $54,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,331
Hire date: 1990-02-26
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: Kandiyohi

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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: Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Brian Olsen serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eighth Judicial District Pt. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,331. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gennady Bronshteyn

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$54,318

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $54,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,318
Hire date: 2019-03-06
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, 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

Gennady Bronshteyn holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,318. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.