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

Prescott Weis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$132,316

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Ryan Predmore

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$132,316

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

John Donovan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$132,316

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Laura Dahl

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$132,316

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Matthew Elsen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$132,316

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Benjamin Chapman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Gordon Gustafson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Lindsey Van Beek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

Sub-department: J52D414 - Juv
Base pay: $129,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,210
Hire date: 2016-03-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Lindsey Van Beek serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D414 - Juvenile. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Elizabeth Levine

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Max Schafer-Lacoursiere

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Joseph Bergstrom

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Tana Flaten

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $129,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,210
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

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

Catherine Turner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $129,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,210
Hire date: 2014-11-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Lindsey Tuttle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay: $129,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,210
Hire date: 2014-11-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

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

Phillip Czarnecki

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

James Horvath

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

Sub-department: J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay: $129,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,210
Hire date: 2014-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

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

Emma Koski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $129,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,210
Hire date: 2013-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Brigid Murphy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Laura Neal

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Amanda Schmitz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$129,210

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Robyn Uri

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$128,588

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Heidi Hovis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$127,833

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

James Sieben

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$127,123

Sub-department: J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay: $127,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,123
Hire date: 2024-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

James Sieben works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D426 - Felony 2. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. James earned $127,123 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Zobrack

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$127,055

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $124,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,055
Hire date: 1999-05-26
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

Laura Zobrack holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,055. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sean Barbour

Public Defense Information Technician Spc 2/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$126,084

Sub-department: J52D411 - Mgmt 1
Base pay: $101,818
Overtime: $2,545
Other pay: $21,721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,084
Hire date: 2016-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sean Barbour works as a Public Defense Information Technician Spc 2 for Public Defense Board within J52D411 - Management 1. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Sean earned $126,084 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.