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

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Kevin Cornwell

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: 1993-09-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Kevin Cornwell works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jay Liedman

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: 1990-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jay Liedman holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joel Solie

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 3
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2006-11-15
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

Joel Solie is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 3. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robert Kolstad

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: 2011-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Robert Kolstad holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D410 - Prob Solv. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kevin Morrison

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: 2014-01-15
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

Kevin Morrison works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $161,688 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mark Hansen

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: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Mark Hansen holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adrienne Cousins

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,491

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $161,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,491
Hire date: 2019-02-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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, Adrienne Cousins serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within J52D044 - Management 2. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,491. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Grant Sanders

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,385

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $157,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,385
Hire date: 2007-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Grant Sanders works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Grant earned $161,385 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christina Moriarty

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,309

Sub-department: J52D410 - Prob Solv
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,416
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,309
Hire date: 2007-06-27
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

Christina Moriarty is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D410 - Prob Solv. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,309. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bryan Leary

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$160,929

Sub-department: J52D413 - Felony 6
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,929
Hire date: 2001-03-28
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

Bryan Leary works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D413 - Felony 6. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Bryan earned $160,929 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tracy Bains-Bueltel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$160,929

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,929
Hire date: 1995-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Tracy Bains-Bueltel works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Tracy earned $160,929 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Richard Schmitz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$160,929

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,929
Hire date: 1994-07-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Richard Schmitz holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,929. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Nadine Graves

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$160,306

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $160,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,306
Hire date: 2015-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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

Nadine Graves holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,306. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Brent Olson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$160,170

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,170
Hire date: 2011-09-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Brent Olson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $160,170. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shawn Woods

Public Defense Information Secur Specialist/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$160,070

Sub-department: ASO Technology Department
Base pay: $156,312
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,070
Hire date: 2014-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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, Shawn Woods serves as a Public Defense Information Secur Specialist within Aso Technology Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,070. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Sarah Walter

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$159,791

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,898
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,791
Hire date: 1996-09-03
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

Sarah Walter works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $159,791 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Wendy Sturm

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$159,388

Sub-department: Ninth District - Management
Base pay: $155,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,742
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,388
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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

Wendy Sturm is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Management. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $159,388. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Laura Zimm

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$159,318

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $159,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,318
Hire date: 1995-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Laura Zimm serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,318. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Pamela Neumann

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 3
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1999-08-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Pamela Neumann holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 3. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Nancy Bowman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1995-08-21
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

Nancy Bowman is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lisa Tufts

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2013-06-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Lisa Tufts holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Davi Axelson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1999-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Davi Axelson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Philip Elbert

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1999-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Philip Elbert is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Eva Wailes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 3
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2013-09-03
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

Eva Wailes is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 3. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Reynolds

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2020-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Laura Reynolds is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Chelsie Willett

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2013-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Chelsie Willett works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Chelsie earned $157,893 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Heinrich

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2013-01-16
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

Laura Heinrich holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Andrea Anderson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2006-06-05
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

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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, Andrea Anderson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Appellate Office 1. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Milind Shah

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2005-05-18
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

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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

Milind Shah holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tracy Reid

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: J52D414 - Juv
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2018-11-01
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

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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

Tracy Reid is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D414 - Juvenile. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gregory Handevidt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2011-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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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 Handevidt works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Andrea Brown

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2008-09-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Andrea Brown is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Moss

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1996-04-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Brian Moss is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Lauermann

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2010-06-01
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

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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

Jennifer Lauermann is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 2. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Rainville

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2000-06-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Peter Rainville works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $157,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Thomas Harmon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Thomas Harmon serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

William Mc Ginnis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2023-05-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, William Mc Ginnis serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristin Longley

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2023-01-04
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

At Public Defense Board, Kristin Longley 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 $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Barron Helgoe

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2022-12-21
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

Barron Helgoe is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Budka

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2022-03-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Michael Budka works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.