Minnesota / Public Defense Board / Public Defense Investigator

Job-title file

Public Defense Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

68 employees hold this title in Public Defense Board. Median total compensation for the role is $90,830, below the department median of $99,952.

Employees: 68
Role median: $90,830
Agency median: $99,952
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$36,405$114,600+

How total compensation varies among the 68 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 2

Amy Morehead

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$87,485

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $87,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,485
Hire date: 2009-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Morehead works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Amy earned $87,485 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

John Bacon

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$85,802

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $85,802
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,802
Hire date: 2010-06-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Bacon holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,802. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Britney Dugan

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2022-06-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Britney Dugan works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Britney earned $82,326 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brett Quiggle

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2020-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brett Quiggle is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brittany Anderson

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-07-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brittany Anderson is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Lorena Ketchmark

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-07-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lorena Ketchmark is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

William Newstrom

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2014-03-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Newstrom is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Salvador Adame

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2013-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Salvador Adame works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Salvador earned $82,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kristin Sumption

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2008-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristin Sumption is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tara Burks

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Third District FT
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2016-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tara Burks works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Tara earned $82,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amy Nash

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$82,229

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $82,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,229
Hire date: 2009-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Nash works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Amy earned $82,229 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Derek Lavoy

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$81,510

Sub-department: Ninth Judical District
Base pay: $76,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,510
Hire date: 2022-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Derek Lavoy works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Derek earned $81,510 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tara Olson

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$77,782

Sub-department: Third District FT
Base pay: $77,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,782
Hire date: 2016-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tara Olson is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $77,782. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Penny Wickenheiser

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Penny Wickenheiser serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Owen Knezel

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Owen Knezel holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,459. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Matthew Kolar

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Kolar is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,459. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Caleb Munce

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-03-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Caleb Munce works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Caleb earned $77,459 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Timothy Schulz

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-03-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Timothy Schulz serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Dakota Horton

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dakota Horton holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Maria Bloch

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Seventh District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2019-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Maria Bloch serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Seventh District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Daniel Bessette

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Daniel Bessette serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shannon Nayquonabe

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$74,480

Sub-department: Ninth Judical District
Base pay: $74,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,480
Hire date: 2007-11-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Nayquonabe holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,480. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Maja Gamble

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$72,352

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $72,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,352
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Maja Gamble serves as a Public Defense Investigator within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,352. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jesse Smart

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,661

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $69,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,661
Hire date: 2015-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jesse Smart works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Jesse earned $69,661 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Najma Yusuf

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,512

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $69,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,512
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Najma Yusuf holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,512. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jason Fredenberg

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$59,584

Sub-department: Seventh District FT
Base pay: $59,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,584
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jason Fredenberg works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jason earned $59,584 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mckinley Devine-Carter

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$50,458

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $50,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,458
Hire date: 2024-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mckinley Devine-Carter is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $50,458. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Carmen-Aimee Sandoval Vazquez

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$36,405

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $36,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,405
Hire date: 2022-03-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carmen-Aimee Sandoval Vazquez is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $36,405. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.