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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

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

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

John Bacon

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,802
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$85,802
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,802
Hire date
2010-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Bacon holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,802. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Rose Hanson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2020-04-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Rose Hanson works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Rose earned $85,594 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Noah Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2019-10-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Noah Johnson works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Noah earned $85,594 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madison Bruber

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2018-06-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

Madison Bruber works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Madison earned $85,594 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jessica Zeletes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Second District Judicial PT
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2015-12-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Zeletes works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District Judicial Pt. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jessica earned $85,594 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christian Snyder

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2015-08-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Christian Snyder serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,594. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Kuettner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2015-03-30
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
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
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, James Kuettner serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,594. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Butte

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2014-01-15
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
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Bi-Weekly

Peter Butte holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,594. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Allison Mehawej

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,594
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$85,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,594
Hire date
2014-09-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
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
Bi-Weekly

Allison Mehawej is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $85,594. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tyler Zitzewitz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$85,083
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$85,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,083
Hire date
2023-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Tyler Zitzewitz holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,083. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Faith Hemingway

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,660
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$84,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,660
Hire date
2022-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Faith Hemingway serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,660. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristene Gehrts

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,305
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$82,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,305
Hire date
2014-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristene Gehrts is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,305. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Grace Bowman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,223
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$83,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$337
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,223
Hire date
2022-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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
Hourly

Grace Bowman works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Grace earned $84,223 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Andrea Anderson

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,162
Sub-department
J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay
$84,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,162
Hire date
2012-08-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrea Anderson is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,162. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Joshua Daramola

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2018-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Daramola holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,074. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Erin Grimley

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2023-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erin Grimley holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,074. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Stephanie Appleby

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2022-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Appleby is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,074. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sadie Zolnik

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2021-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sadie Zolnik holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,074. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Abigail Ulrich

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2021-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Abigail Ulrich is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,074. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Alyson Boynton

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2019-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alyson Boynton is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,074. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Allison Noe

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2017-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Allison Noe works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Allison earned $84,074 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Allison Wibstad

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,074
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$84,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,074
Hire date
2009-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Allison Wibstad serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,074. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Cheryl Sandoval

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$84,053
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$84,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,053
Hire date
2023-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Cheryl Sandoval serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,053. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Christopher Lund

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,983
Sub-department
Fourth District
Base pay
$83,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,983
Hire date
2019-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Christopher Lund serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fourth District. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,983. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jeanne Merchlewitz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,794
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,794
Hire date
2011-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeanne Merchlewitz works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Jeanne earned $83,794 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Linnea Myers

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,794
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,794
Hire date
2021-09-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Linnea Myers works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Linnea earned $83,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Milano

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,794
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,794
Hire date
2002-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laura Milano works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Laura earned $83,794 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Isabel Thao

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,794
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,794
Hire date
2002-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Isabel Thao serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Second District. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,794. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sheri Rhodes

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,794
Sub-department
Appellate Office 4
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,794
Hire date
1988-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sheri Rhodes is a Public Defense Legal Secretary at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,794. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katherine Huot

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,794
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,794
Hire date
1995-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katherine Huot works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $83,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sara Thomas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,502
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$83,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,502
Hire date
2017-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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
Hourly

Sara Thomas holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,502. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Julia Brady

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,429
Sub-department
Appellate Office 7
Base pay
$80,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,005
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,429
Hire date
2022-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Julia Brady is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,429. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ginger Heurung

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$83,401
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,401
Hire date
2011-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ginger Heurung is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,401. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Marecca Vertin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$83,187
Sub-department
J52D042 - Felony 1
Base pay
$68,854
Overtime
$2,077
Other pay
$12,256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,187
Hire date
2019-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Marecca Vertin holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D042 - Felony 1. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,187. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Andrea Jouppi

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,457
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,457
Hire date
2023-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrea Jouppi works as a Public Defense Legal Secretary for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $82,457 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Krystal Lightner

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,326
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$82,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,326
Hire date
2018-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Krystal Lightner holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Salvador Adame

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,326
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$82,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,326
Hire date
2013-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Salvador Adame works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Salvador earned $82,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Ashley Nelson

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,326
Sub-department
Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay
$82,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,326
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashley Nelson works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Ashley earned $82,326 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Corey Western Boy

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,326
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$82,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,326
Hire date
2023-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Corey Western Boy holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Britney Dugan

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,326
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$82,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,326
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Britney Dugan works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Britney earned $82,326 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.