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 2

Natasha Troumbly

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Ninth District - Grand Rapids
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2021-03-31
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

Natasha Troumbly is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rapids. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Molly Boyle

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2021-03-17
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

Molly Boyle is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brett Quiggle

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2020-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
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

Brett Quiggle is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Christopher Voelker

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Christopher Voelker is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brittany Anderson

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-07-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
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

Brittany Anderson is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Lorena Ketchmark

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: 2018-07-30
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

Lorena Ketchmark is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jenna Symanietz

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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

Jenna Symanietz is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Megan Hruska

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2017-05-17
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

Megan Hruska works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $82,326 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tanya Serrano

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2016-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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

At Public Defense Board, Tanya Serrano serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Third Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Krystal Kraetzner

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2014-11-19
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

Krystal Kraetzner is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

William Newstrom

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2014-03-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

William Newstrom is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kristin Sumption

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2008-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
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

Kristin Sumption is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mindy Utley

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: 9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2005-10-19
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

At Public Defense Board, Mindy Utley serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tara Burks

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Third District FT
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2016-08-10
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

Tara Burks works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Tara earned $82,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kelli Larson

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: 2022-02-22
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

At Public Defense Board, Kelli Larson serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amy Nash

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$82,229

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $82,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,229
Hire date: 2009-01-05
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Nash works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Amy earned $82,229 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Annika Sanora

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,181

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay: $82,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,181
Hire date: 2021-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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, Annika Sanora serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 3. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,181. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alysia Vinkemeier

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: 9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2015-08-12
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

Alysia Vinkemeier works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Alysia earned $81,827 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Denise Roth

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2017-05-17
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

Denise Roth works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Denise earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Beth Anderson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2022-03-28
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

Beth Anderson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tiffany Kriz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2000-10-11
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

Tiffany Kriz works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Tiffany earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kathleen May

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2023-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

At Public Defense Board, Kathleen May serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Aaron Avalon

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-05-01
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

At Public Defense Board, Aaron Avalon serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Third Judical District. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jody Folmar

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2006-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Jody Folmar works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Jody earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tammy Gielcowski-Yares

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2023-12-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Tammy Gielcowski-Yares works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Tammy earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kari Kujava

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2021-03-17
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

Kari Kujava works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Kari earned $81,827 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sherry Wright

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2020-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Sherry Wright is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kelly Lachelt

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2020-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Kelly Lachelt serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brittany Warren

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-11-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

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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

Brittany Warren holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mary Weston

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-10-28
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

Mary Weston works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Mary earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Paula Neugent

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-08-07
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

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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

Paula Neugent works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Paula earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Karen Pence

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2019-03-27
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

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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

At Public Defense Board, Karen Pence serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shari Strohschein

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2017-08-09
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

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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

Shari Strohschein holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katie Kohler

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2016-11-02
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

Katie Kohler is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Danielle Ylinen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2016-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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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

Danielle Ylinen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mary Hoppe

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2012-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Hoppe holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tricia Johns

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2007-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tricia Johns is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Anthony Parisian

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2006-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anthony Parisian is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nada Peterson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2006-01-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Nada Peterson serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Deborah Cluck

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$81,827

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,827
Hire date: 2005-12-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Deborah Cluck is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.