Minnesota / Public Defense Board

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Public Defense Board

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Defense Board is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,087 employees with median total compensation of $99,952; the highest distinct record was $322,368.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $110.1M
Employees: 1,087
Median total: $99,952
Highest record: $322,368

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$110$187,632+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,087 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,952) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $100,213 (99%)
Overtime — $12 (0%)
Other — $1,040 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$28,353

$77,459

$99,952

$129,210

$161,688

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,688 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $28,353. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Defense Assistant Attorney

597 · $110,528

Legal Office Assistant

104 · $72,426

Public Defense Law Clerk

97 · $4,405

Public Defense Managing Attrny

69 · $173,033

Public Defense Investigator

63 · $92,976

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$97.2M —	1,069 —	$89,412 —
2025	$110.1M ▲ 13.3%	1,087 ▲ 1.7%	$99,952 ▲ 11.8%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Janna Schiltz

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$124,882

Sub-department: Ninth District - Management
Base pay: $121,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,882
Hire date: 2016-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Janna Schiltz serves as a Public Defense Administrative Assistant within Ninth District - Management. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,882. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Elizabeth Engen

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$124,882

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $121,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,882
Hire date: 2009-12-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Engen holds the role of Public Defense Administrative Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,882. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Keith Boysen

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 3/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$124,712

Sub-department: ASO Technology Department
Base pay: $121,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,928
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,712
Hire date: 2017-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Keith Boysen serves as a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 3 within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,712. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Leah Graf

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$124,115

Sub-department: Appellate Office 3
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,115
Hire date: 2012-08-01
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

Leah Graf is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,115. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dean Lambrecht

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$124,115

Sub-department: J52D414 - Juv
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,115
Hire date: 2015-04-08
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

At Public Defense Board, Dean Lambrecht serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D414 - Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,115. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Prentice-Mott

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$124,115

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,115
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: 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, Sarah Prentice-Mott serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,115. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Abbey Bowe

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$123,999

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $121,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,999
Hire date: 2013-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Abbey Bowe holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,999. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Scott Collins

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,456

Sub-department: Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay: $121,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,456
Hire date: 2007-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Scott Collins holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adam Lozeau

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: Appellate Office 1
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2015-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Adam Lozeau is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 1. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christine Tabora

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: J52D413 - Felony 6
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2023-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Christine Tabora works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D413 - Felony 6. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Christine earned $121,202 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Leonard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2013-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Sarah Leonard serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Saumer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2014-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Alexander Saumer holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Benjamin Refling

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2023-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Benjamin Refling serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joshua Lunderby

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2022-06-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Joshua Lunderby holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney 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 $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joshua Dingel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2022-05-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Joshua Dingel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Vian

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
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: Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Alexander Vian serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zachary Lyngaas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2016-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Zachary Lyngaas serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Aaron Olson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: J52D049 - Suburbs
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2014-05-27
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

Aaron Olson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D049 - Suburbs. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Brodhag

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$121,202

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $121,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,202
Hire date: 2014-05-27
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

Amanda Brodhag is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,202. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Somah Yarney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$120,849

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $120,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,849
Hire date: 2005-04-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Somah Yarney serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,849. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Abress

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$119,803

Sub-department: 9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay: $119,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,803
Hire date: 2024-06-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

John Abress is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,803. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shawn Schmidt

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: 1998-01-28
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: 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

Shawn Schmidt is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kevin Duffy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Ninth District-PT Crookston
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2024-02-28
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: 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

At Public Defense Board, Kevin Duffy serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth District-Pt Crookston. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Holly Frame

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: 2023-12-06
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: 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

Holly Frame works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Holly earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: 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.

Todd Donegan

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: 2023-02-01
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

At Public Defense Board, Todd Donegan serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is 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

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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

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.

Brian Geis

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: 2018-04-18
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: Stearns

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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, Brian Geis serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mitchell Brunfelt

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: 2018-03-07
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: Beltrami

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

Mitchell Brunfelt works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Pt Grand Rpd 2(I). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Mitchell earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: 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

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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

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

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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, 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.

Marvin Lenway

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: 2012-06-27
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: 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

Marvin Lenway is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Pt. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: 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

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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

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.

Anders Erickson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: State Paid Part-Time
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2011-04-11
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: Ramsey

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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

Anders Erickson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Paid Part-Time. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 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.

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

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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, 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

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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

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.

Malcolm Whynott

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: 2008-02-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Stearns

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Active on June 30, 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, Malcolm Whynott serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $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

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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, 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.

Susan Drabek

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: 2007-10-31
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: 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

At Public Defense Board, Susan Drabek serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.