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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

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 11

Christopher Johnston

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$116,426
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,733
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,426
Hire date
2014-07-07
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

Christopher Johnston is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,426. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Zobrack

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,746
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$112,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,746
Hire date
2000-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Brian Zobrack serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,746. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brianna Scott

Public Defense HR Manager/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,566
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$114,566
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,566
Hire date
2016-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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, Brianna Scott serves as a Public Defense HR Manager within Administrative Services Office. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,566. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Carolyn Knapp

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,317
Sub-department
State Public Defender
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,317
Hire date
1986-08-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Carolyn Knapp serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within State Public Defender. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,317. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Pamela Gregg

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,317
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,317
Hire date
1992-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
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

Pamela Gregg is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,317. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tim Trocke

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,317
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,317
Hire date
2009-07-06
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

Tim Trocke is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,317. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jeffrey Shaw

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,317
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,317
Hire date
2000-06-21
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, 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, Jeffrey Shaw serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,317. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Patrick Montplaisir

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,317
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,317
Hire date
1998-08-19
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

Patrick Montplaisir is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,317. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Charles Nordahl

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,317
Sub-department
Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,317
Hire date
1998-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
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, Charles Nordahl serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,317. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sheila Fontaine

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,005
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$114,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,005
Hire date
1995-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Sheila Fontaine holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,005. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Randell Nikula

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,005
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$114,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,005
Hire date
2023-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Randell Nikula serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,005. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Deborah Natzel

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,005
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$114,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,005
Hire date
2022-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Deborah Natzel works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $114,005 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amy West

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,005
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$114,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,005
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Amy West works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Amy earned $114,005 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Donavan Bailey

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$114,005
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$114,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,005
Hire date
1997-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Donavan Bailey serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within First Judicial District. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,005. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Melanie Hellekson

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,780
Sub-department
Ninth Judical District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,147
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,780
Hire date
1996-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Melanie Hellekson is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,780. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Erik Nielsen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2021-03-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Erik Nielsen works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D426 - Felony 2. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Erik earned $113,693 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Eric Pratt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2020-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

Eric Pratt is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,693. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Basil El-Ghazzawy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
J52D414 - Juv
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2018-11-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Basil El-Ghazzawy holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D414 - Juv. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,693. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Anderson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2017-08-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jennifer Anderson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,693. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anthony St. Sauver

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
Seventh District
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2017-08-09
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, Anthony St. Sauver serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,693. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Edward Mattimoe Ii

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2016-05-18
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

Edward Mattimoe Ii is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,693. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zachary Van Cleve

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2016-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Zachary Van Cleve is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,693. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Emily Adel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$113,693
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$113,693
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,693
Hire date
2015-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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, Emily Adel serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third District Ft. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,693. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jeremy Blackwelder

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$112,847
Sub-department
Eight District FT
Base pay
$112,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,847
Hire date
2016-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

Jeremy Blackwelder holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eight District Ft. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,847. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Nicholas Vanden Heuvel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$112,119
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$112,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,119
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
Olmsted

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

Nicholas Vanden Heuvel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,119. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Beth Sieg

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
2003-12-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Beth Sieg is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,634. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kerry Burt

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
Second District-Carter
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
2003-12-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Kerry Burt works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Second District-Carter. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Kerry earned $111,634 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Victor Mills

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
2020-03-04
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

Victor Mills is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,634. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Randal Goeke

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
2009-01-15
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Randal Goeke works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Randal earned $111,634 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kymphus Muhammad

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
2002-09-23
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

Kymphus Muhammad is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,634. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Richard Fischer

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
1999-08-23
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

Richard Fischer is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,634. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Troy Schmitz

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
1996-03-18
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, 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, Troy Schmitz serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,634. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Christopher Millard

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
1995-10-02
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, 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 Millard works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $111,634 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jennifer Mulholland

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
Ninth Judical District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
1995-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jennifer Mulholland holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,634. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tracy Christopherson

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,634
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$111,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,634
Hire date
1994-12-28
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tracy Christopherson is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,634. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Paula Brummel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$111,009
Sub-department
J52D414 - Juv
Base pay
$59,513
Overtime
$3,036
Other pay
$48,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,009
Hire date
2000-03-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Paula Brummel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D414 - Juv. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,009. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jason Sellnow

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$110,588
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$110,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,588
Hire date
2017-02-08
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

Jason Sellnow holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,588. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dana Kinsella

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$110,528
Sub-department
Ninth District PT-Brainerd
Base pay
$110,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,528
Hire date
2024-01-03
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
Beltrami

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

Dana Kinsella holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,528. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robert Foley

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$110,528
Sub-department
Ninth District PT-Brainerd
Base pay
$110,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,528
Hire date
2023-09-27
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
Beltrami

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

Robert Foley holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,528. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Barragry

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$110,528
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District Pt
Base pay
$110,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,528
Hire date
2023-05-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

John Barragry is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District Pt. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $110,528. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.