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Public Defense Assistant Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

648 employees hold this title in Public Defense Board. Median total compensation for the role is $109,226, above the department median of $99,952.

Employees: 648
Total payroll: $71.3M
Role median: $109,226
Agency median: $99,952
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,762$161,688+

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Wanda Gierman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2003-11-24
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

Wanda Gierman is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Erica Austad

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Ninth Dist - PT Grand Rpd 2(I)
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2003-08-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
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: Bi-Weekly

Erica Austad is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Pt Grand Rpd 2(I). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristen Turner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2002-01-16
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: 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

Kristen Turner is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bethene Hunsberger

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2001-10-01
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

Bethene Hunsberger is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robert Levasseur

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh District PT Detroit Lk
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2001-06-06
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

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

Robert Levasseur is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Pt Detroit Lk. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anthony Brown

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2001-05-21
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, Anthony Brown serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First District 17B. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lawrence Brainard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2000-12-07
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: 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, Lawrence Brainard serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Paul Spyhalski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Third District PT
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2000-09-27
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, 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

Paul Spyhalski holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Pt. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brenda Lightbody

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2000-05-31
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: 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

Brenda Lightbody works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First District 17B. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Brenda earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jesse Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 1999-08-02
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: 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, Jesse Johnson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jaclyn Simon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2007-07-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: 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

Jaclyn Simon works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jaclyn earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jeremy Downs

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-08-23
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: 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

Jeremy Downs works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jeremy earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Chad Nelson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 1998-05-18
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

At Public Defense Board, Chad Nelson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth District - North Branch. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anthony Ho

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 1993-05-24
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, Anthony Ho serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First District 17B. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Timothy Dillon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 1992-10-31
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: 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

Timothy Dillon works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Timothy earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mark Gaughan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Second District Judicial PT
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2023-03-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Mark Gaughan serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District Judicial Pt. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adam Goldfine

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2021-02-17
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: 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

Adam Goldfine works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Adam earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Dillon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2019-09-04
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: 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

John Dillon works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. John earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Martin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2018-02-21
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Peter Martin works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Peter earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Sailors

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2016-06-27
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, Christopher Sailors serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Douglas Myren

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2011-11-23
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

Douglas Myren holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First District 17B. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Scott Nokes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2010-12-23
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, Scott Nokes serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Congdon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2009-06-02
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

Jennifer Congdon holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First District 17B. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Chitwood

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2008-01-07
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: 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, John Chitwood serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kenneth Kludt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2007-06-01
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

Kenneth Kludt is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Sadowski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-06-20
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

John Sadowski is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ray Horton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Ninth District PT-Brainerd 2
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-06-28
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: 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

Ray Horton works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd 2. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Ray earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Anderson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Eight District PT
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2021-03-17
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: 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

James Anderson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eight District Pt. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jolanta Howard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-04-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Anoka

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

Jolanta Howard is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Patricia Phill

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-01-09
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Patricia Phill is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joan Fluegel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-01-03
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Joan Fluegel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mackenzie Guptil

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-10-05
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: 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

Mackenzie Guptil holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lis Severson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District Pt
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-05-25
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: Anoka

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

Lis Severson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District Pt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kurt Knuesel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-03-14
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Kurt Knuesel serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third Judical District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alfred Alliegro

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-01-03
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: Isanti

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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

Alfred Alliegro works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Alfred earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rory Durkin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District Pt
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2004-10-06
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: Anoka

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

Rory Durkin is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District Pt. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jeremy Knutson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2004-05-24
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

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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

Jeremy Knutson works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First District 17B. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jeremy earned $118,875 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Marcus Almon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2002-11-12
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Marcus Almon holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First District 17B. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Samuel Surface

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2001-04-23
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

At Public Defense Board, Samuel Surface serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Scott Baker

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 1999-12-22
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Scott Baker holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.