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

Rebecca Shaw

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$164,117

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $160,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,117
Hire date: 2001-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Rebecca Shaw works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $164,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristine Kolar

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$163,765

Sub-department: Ninth District - Management
Base pay: $121,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,765
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 309
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristine Kolar is a Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Management. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,765. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Chang-Ying Lau

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$163,365

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $163,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,365
Hire date: 2011-09-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Chang-Ying Lau serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within State Public Defender. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,365. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Amanda Weitekamp

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$162,757

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $162,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,757
Hire date: 2004-02-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Amanda Weitekamp serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,757. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Veronica Surges

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2013-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Veronica Surges holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Suzanne Senecal-Hill

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2000-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Suzanne Senecal-Hill works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Suzanne earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gregory Renden

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Fourth District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2016-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Gregory Renden holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laurel O'Rourke

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Laurel O'Rourke holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Carter Greiner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1995-02-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Carter Greiner works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Carter earned $161,688 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kate Courtney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2023-08-30
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

Kate Courtney works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kate earned $161,688 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Brue

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2022-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

James Brue works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lucien Cravens Jr

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2019-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Lucien Cravens Jr holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Emmett Wells

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Ninth Judical District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2018-07-25
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

Emmett Wells holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Julius Nolen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: J52D410 - Prob Solv
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2012-11-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Julius Nolen holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D410 - Prob Solv. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Erik Withall

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2012-05-23
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

Erik Withall holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

William Selman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2011-12-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

William Selman holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Carsten

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Second Judicial District FT
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
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: 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

Michael Carsten holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Greg Scanlan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Appellate Office 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2008-08-18
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

Greg Scanlan works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 1. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Greg earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stephen Lindee

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 4
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2005-08-29
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

Stephen Lindee works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 4. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Stephen earned $161,688 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amy Lawler

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Appellate Office 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2005-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Amy Lawler is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 2. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robert Bieniek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2016-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Robert Bieniek works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Neil Fagerstrom

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2001-12-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Neil Fagerstrom serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kathryn Cima

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2001-10-08
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, Kathryn Cima serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fourth District-Isaacman. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Zipko

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2001-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Christopher Zipko works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $161,688 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jessica Godes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2000-06-05
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

Jessica Godes holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Cheryl Sowada

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2000-02-16
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

Cheryl Sowada is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bradley Peyton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1999-12-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Bradley Peyton is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gregory Davis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1999-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Gregory Davis holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gregory Sofio

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1999-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Gregory Sofio works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $161,688 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Schmid

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2003-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, John Schmid serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,688. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mark Giancola

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1998-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Mark Giancola serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

David Connor

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1997-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

David Connor works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. David earned $161,688 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jan Nordmeyer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1997-07-30
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

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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: Hourly

Jan Nordmeyer is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mark Miller

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1996-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Mark Miller is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D426 - Felony 2. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Keith Shaw

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1996-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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: Hourly

Keith Shaw is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Steve Bergeson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Trial Team
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Steve Bergeson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Trial Team. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Megan Schlueter

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Megan Schlueter works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. Megan earned $161,688 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Richard Hermes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1993-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Richard Hermes works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. Richard earned $161,688 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

David Phillipe

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1992-12-30
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

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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: Hourly

David Phillipe holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kenneth Dee

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1992-09-20
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

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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: Hourly

Kenneth Dee works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Kenneth earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.