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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Erin Carey

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,855

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

William Grogin

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,855

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,855
Hire date: 2002-10-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

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

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

Mark Muhich

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,855

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,855
Hire date: 1992-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

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

Matthew Swessinger

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,730

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

James Cole

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$177,208

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Jennifer Nelson

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: Ninth District - Management
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2004-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

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

Robert Omalley

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Mara Rausch

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: Seventh District Management
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2005-06-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

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

Lisa Hallberg

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2004-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

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

Benjamin Butler

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$176,654

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $176,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,654
Hire date: 2001-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Benjamin Butler serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within State Public Defender. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $176,654. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Matthew Benfield

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,701
Hire date: 2014-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

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

Laura Prahl

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

Sub-department: Fourth District Management 4
Base pay: $173,701
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,701
Hire date: 2012-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

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

Susan Schrader

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Simon George

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,701

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Brian Liefeld

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 5
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,680
Hire date: 2011-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

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

Michelle Mclean

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Lisa Skrzeczkoski-Bzdusek

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

Sub-department: Fourth District Management 4
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,680
Hire date: 2005-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

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

Sara Martin

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,680

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $173,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,680
Hire date: 2000-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Jennifer Peterson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,435

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Katherine Schroeder

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$173,033

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $173,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,033
Hire date: 2006-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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

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

Bradley Gust

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$170,955

Sub-department: ASO Technology Department
Base pay: $170,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,955
Hire date: 2023-07-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Bradley Gust works as a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 5 for Public Defense Board within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $170,955 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Angela Bailey

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$169,894

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $169,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,894
Hire date: 2024-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Angela Bailey is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $169,894. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Tanya Bishop

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$168,807

Sub-department: Fourth District
Base pay: $168,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,807
Hire date: 2001-05-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Tanya Bishop serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fourth District. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $168,807. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Baldwin

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$167,757

Sub-department: Fourth District Management 4
Base pay: $163,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $167,757
Hire date: 2011-12-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Laura Baldwin is a Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fourth District Management 4. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $167,757. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Benjamin Smith

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$166,932

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $162,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,932
Hire date: 2005-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Benjamin Smith holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,932. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Krista Marks

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$166,478

Sub-department: J52D410 - Prob Solv
Base pay: $162,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,947
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,478
Hire date: 2016-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Krista Marks works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D410 - Prob Solv. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Krista earned $166,478 in 2024. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Drake Metzger

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$165,373

Sub-department: Fourth District Management 4
Base pay: $161,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,373
Hire date: 2014-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Drake Metzger holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fourth District Management 4. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $165,373. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Andrew Reiland

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$165,373

Sub-department: J52D411 - Mgmt 1
Base pay: $161,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,373
Hire date: 2011-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

Andrew Reiland works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within J52D411 - Management 1. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $165,373 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Meghan Bork

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$164,581

Sub-department: Seventh District Management
Base pay: $164,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,581
Hire date: 2018-06-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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

Meghan Bork works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Management. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Meghan earned $164,581 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Rebecca Shaw

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$164,117

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $160,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,117
Hire date: 2001-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Rebecca Shaw works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $164,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristine Kolar

Public Defense Chief Publ Def/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$163,765

Sub-department: Ninth District - Management
Base pay: $121,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $42,135
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,765
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Managers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 309
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kristine Kolar is a Public Defense Chief Publ Def at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Management. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,765. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Managers.

Chang-Ying Lau

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$163,365

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $163,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,365
Hire date: 2011-09-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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

At Public Defense Board, Chang-Ying Lau serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within State Public Defender. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,365. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Amanda Weitekamp

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$162,757

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $162,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,757
Hire date: 2004-02-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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

At Public Defense Board, Amanda Weitekamp serves as a Public Defense Managing Attrny within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,757. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Suzanne Senecal-Hill

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2000-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Suzanne Senecal-Hill works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Suzanne earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Veronica Surges

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2013-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Veronica Surges holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gregory Renden

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Fourth District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2016-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

Gregory Renden holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laurel O'Rourke

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2010-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Laurel O'Rourke holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,688. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Carter Greiner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 1995-02-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Carter Greiner works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Carter earned $161,688 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kate Courtney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2023-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Kate Courtney works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kate earned $161,688 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Brue

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$161,688

Sub-department: Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,688
Hire date: 2022-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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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

James Brue works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $161,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.