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

Timothy Routa

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$178,173

Sub-department: ASO Technology Department
Base pay: $178,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,173
Hire date: 2021-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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, Timothy Routa serves as a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5 within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $178,173. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Bruce Webster

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$178,173

Sub-department: ASO Technology Department
Base pay: $178,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,173
Hire date: 2016-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Bruce Webster is a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5 at Public Defense Board within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $178,173. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Terence Miranda

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$178,173

Sub-department: ASO Technology Department
Base pay: $178,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,173
Hire date: 2015-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
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

Terence Miranda is a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5 at Public Defense Board within Aso Technology Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $178,173. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Daniel Gonnerman

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,876

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,876
Hire date: 2020-02-24
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

Daniel Gonnerman holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,876. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Erica Allex

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,876

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,876
Hire date: 2013-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erica Allex works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Erica earned $177,876 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Michelle Hayes

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,876

Sub-department: Fourth District Management 4
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,876
Hire date: 2001-05-18
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

Michelle Hayes holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fourth District Management 4. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,876. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Jordan Krogstad

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,855

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,855
Hire date: 2014-03-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jordan Krogstad works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 5. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Jordan earned $177,855 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Erin Carey

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,855

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,855
Hire date: 2006-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Carey is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,855. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

William Grogin

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,855

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,855
Hire date: 2002-10-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Grogin holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,855. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Mark Muhich

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,855

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,855
Hire date: 1992-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Muhich works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Mark earned $177,855 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Matthew Swessinger

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,730

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,050
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,730
Hire date: 2016-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Swessinger works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $177,730 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

James Cole

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,208

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $173,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,208
Hire date: 2004-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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

James Cole works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $177,208 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Jennifer Nelson

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: Ninth District - Management
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2004-05-13
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

At Public Defense Board, Jennifer Nelson serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within Ninth District - Management. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,654. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Robert Omalley

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: Seventh District Management
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 1998-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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

Robert Omalley holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Management. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,654. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Lisa Hallberg

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2004-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Hallberg works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 5. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $176,654 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Benjamin Butler

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2001-05-22
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, Benjamin Butler serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within State Public Defender. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,654. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Mara Rausch

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: Seventh District Management
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2005-06-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mara Rausch holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Management. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,654. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Matthew Benfield

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,701
Hire date: 2014-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Benfield holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $173,701. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Laura Prahl

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

Sub-department: Fourth District Management 4
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,701
Hire date: 2012-01-27
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

Laura Prahl is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fourth District Management 4. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $173,701. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Susan Schrader

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,701
Hire date: 2003-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susan Schrader is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $173,701. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Simon George

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

Sub-department: Seventh District Management
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,701
Hire date: 1999-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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

Simon George works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Management. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Simon earned $173,701 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Brian Liefeld

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,680
Hire date: 2011-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Brian Liefeld serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within Tenth Judicial District 5. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,680. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Lisa Skrzeczkoski-Bzdusek

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

Sub-department: Fourth District Management 4
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,680
Hire date: 2005-08-24
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

Lisa Skrzeczkoski-Bzdusek works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Fourth District Management 4. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $173,680 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Sara Martin

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,680
Hire date: 2000-10-02
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

Sara Martin works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Sara earned $173,680 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Michelle Mclean

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,680
Hire date: 2007-10-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Mclean is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $173,680. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Jennifer Peterson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,435

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,435
Hire date: 2006-05-31
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Jennifer Peterson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $173,435. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Katherine Schroeder

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,033

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $173,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,033
Hire date: 2006-07-12
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

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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

Katherine Schroeder works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $173,033 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.