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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 3

Jodi Johnson

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
2005-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jodi Johnson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Susette Smith

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
2005-06-20
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

Susette Smith works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Susette earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Karen Draeger

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2003-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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, Karen Draeger serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Noel Heagerty

Public Defense Legal Secretary/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
1998-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Noel Heagerty serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Catherine Sargent

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
1997-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Catherine Sargent works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shelley Dedrickson

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
1994-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Shelley Dedrickson works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Shelley earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tammy Welch

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1995-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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, Tammy Welch serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Peggy Vagle

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
1993-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Peggy Vagle is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Luann Borders

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial Dist
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1992-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Public Defense Board, Luann Borders serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tonya Allen

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
2008-10-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Tonya Allen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Tonneson

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
2000-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Laura Tonneson holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Diane Kowalski

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,808
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$81,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,808
Hire date
2006-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Diane Kowalski serves as a Legal Office Assistant within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,808. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Calder Rasmusson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,760
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$76,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,760
Hire date
2018-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Calder Rasmusson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,760. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Kerkhoff

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,729
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$81,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,729
Hire date
2012-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Amanda Kerkhoff is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,729. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Andrew Zautcke

Public Defense Information Technician Spc 1/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,702
Sub-department
ASO Technology Department
Base pay
$81,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,702
Hire date
2023-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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, Andrew Zautcke serves as a Public Defense Information Technician Spc 1 within Aso Technology Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,702. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Kati Marcotte Pierce

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,512
Sub-department
Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay
$81,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,512
Hire date
2013-06-19
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

Kati Marcotte Pierce works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Kati earned $81,512 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Derek Lavoy

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$81,510
Sub-department
Ninth Judical District
Base pay
$76,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,884
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,510
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Derek Lavoy works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Derek earned $81,510 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mckenzi Lorrig

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,983
Sub-department
Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay
$79,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,901
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,983
Hire date
2021-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

At Public Defense Board, Mckenzi Lorrig serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,983. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Emily Malchow

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,840
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$80,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,840
Hire date
2015-07-06
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, Emily Malchow serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,840. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shaun Lafrance

Public Defense Information Technician Spc 1/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,812
Sub-department
ASO Technology Department
Base pay
$78,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,897
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,812
Hire date
2022-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Shaun Lafrance is a Public Defense Information Technician Spc 1 at Public Defense Board within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,812. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Pamela Austin

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,598
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$80,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,598
Hire date
2021-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Pamela Austin holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,598. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Joseph Shields

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,442
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$80,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,442
Hire date
2020-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Joseph Shields serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,442. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mary Kaasa

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Seventh District PT Detroit Lk
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2023-07-31
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
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

Mary Kaasa works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Pt Detroit Lk. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Mary earned $80,295 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Chad Chaney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2022-03-02
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

At Public Defense Board, Chad Chaney serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,295. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Glen Kotten

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2020-03-09
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
Stearns

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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
Bi-Weekly

Glen Kotten is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Cahill

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2019-01-09
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
Anoka

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

Jennifer Cahill holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,295. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Porter

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2018-01-03
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
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

Matthew Porter is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Charlotte Culbertson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District Pt
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2016-11-14
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
Kandiyohi

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

Charlotte Culbertson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District Pt. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Travis Kowitz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2016-10-28
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
Isanti

Source-specific fields

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

Travis Kowitz is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $80,295. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Maggie Kluver

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$80,295
Sub-department
Eight District PT
Base pay
$80,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,295
Hire date
2024-01-31
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
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Maggie Kluver serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eight District Pt. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,295. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jacob Clements

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,983
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$77,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,983
Hire date
2023-05-25
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

Jacob Clements holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,983. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kathy Huot

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$79,906
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$77,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,906
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathy Huot works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Kathy earned $79,906 in 2024. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Samuel Renner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,569
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$70,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,151
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,569
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Samuel Renner holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 4. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,569. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bradley Kluver

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$79,446
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$49,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,753
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,446
Hire date
1992-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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

Bradley Kluver holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,446. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Emily Evans

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$79,435
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$79,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,435
Hire date
2015-07-06
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

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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

At Public Defense Board, Emily Evans serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,435. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Abby Haley

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,321
Sub-department
J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay
$77,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,862
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,321
Hire date
2022-06-06
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

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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

Abby Haley holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,321. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Ellen Seesel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2024-04-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Ellen Seesel is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $79,250. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Douglas Kluver

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial Dist PT 2
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2024-03-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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, Douglas Kluver serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District Pt 2. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,250. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Charles Clippert

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
State Paid Part-Time
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2014-09-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Charles Clippert is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Paid Part-Time. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $79,250. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jason Bauer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$79,250
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$79,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,250
Hire date
2022-07-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Bauer works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Jason earned $79,250 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.