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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 5

Christian Ruud

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$141,027
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,311
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,027
Hire date
2006-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Christian Ruud holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,027. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Graham Henry

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$140,124
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$140,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,124
Hire date
2016-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Graham Henry serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third Judical District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,124. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Lind

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$139,523
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$127,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,994
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,523
Hire date
1992-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

John Lind works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. John earned $139,523 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joel Gephart

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2021-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Joel Gephart is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137,717. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Brooks

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2023-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Brooks holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,717. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jill Baker-Jueneman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2003-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jill Baker-Jueneman is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137,717. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jason Sanchez

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2023-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jason Sanchez holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $137,717. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Braden Sczepanski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2024-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Braden Sczepanski serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,717. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jaimee Towers

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2018-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jaimee Towers works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Jaimee earned $137,717 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Mc Laughlin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Appellate Office 2
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2016-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Michael Mc Laughlin serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Appellate Office 2. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,717. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brenna O' Connor

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2015-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brenna O' Connor works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Brenna earned $137,717 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shira Burton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
J52D410 - Prob Solv
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Shira Burton serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D410 - Prob Solv. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,717. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Collin Tierney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Collin Tierney is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D426 - Felony 2. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137,717. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Briana Perry

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
J52D043 - Felony 3
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2012-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Briana Perry serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D043 - Felony 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,717. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Seth Cobin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2010-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Seth Cobin serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,717. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Thomas Boenigk

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$137,717
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$137,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,717
Hire date
2014-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Thomas Boenigk is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $137,717. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Janet Krueger

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$137,512
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$89,451
Overtime
$1
Other pay
$48,061
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$137,512
Hire date
2005-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

Janet Krueger works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Janet earned $137,512 in 2024. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Preston Selleck

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$135,646
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$135,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,646
Hire date
2015-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Preston Selleck works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Preston earned $135,646 in 2024. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Prescott Weis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$132,316
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,316
Hire date
2016-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Prescott Weis holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,316. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ryan Predmore

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$132,316
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,316
Hire date
2015-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Predmore works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $132,316 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Donovan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$132,316
Sub-department
Appellate Office 2
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,316
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

John Donovan is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 2. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,316. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Dahl

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$132,316
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,316
Hire date
2013-12-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Laura Dahl is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,316. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Elsen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$132,316
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,316
Hire date
2011-08-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Matthew Elsen holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,316. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Schmitz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Amanda Schmitz holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Benjamin Chapman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2021-04-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Benjamin Chapman works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $129,210 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gordon Gustafson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2017-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Gordon Gustafson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lindsey Van Beek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
J52D414 - Juv
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2016-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Lindsey Van Beek serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D414 - Juv. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Elizabeth Levine

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2016-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Elizabeth Levine serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Max Schafer-Lacoursiere

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2015-11-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Max Schafer-Lacoursiere works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Max earned $129,210 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joseph Bergstrom

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2015-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Joseph Bergstrom serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tana Flaten

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2015-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Tana Flaten serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Catherine Turner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-11-17
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

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

Catherine Turner is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lindsey Tuttle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-11-19
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

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, Lindsey Tuttle serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Phillip Czarnecki

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Phillip Czarnecki is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Horvath

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-02-12
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

James Horvath holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D426 - Felony 2. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Emma Koski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2013-09-11
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

Emma Koski holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Neal

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
J52D413 - Felony 6
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2013-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Laura Neal works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D413 - Felony 6. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Laura earned $129,210 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brigid Murphy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
1999-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brigid Murphy holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robyn Uri

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$128,588
Sub-department
J52D043 - Felony 3
Base pay
$128,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,588
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Robyn Uri is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D043 - Felony 3. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,588. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Heidi Hovis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$127,833
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$123,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,833
Hire date
2016-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Heidi Hovis holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,833. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.