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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 13

Nathaniel Hyle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2017-08-01
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

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, Nathaniel Hyle serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 4. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,662. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Emily Ginsburg

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2017-05-31
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

Emily Ginsburg is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,662. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sean Rinehart

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2016-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Sean Rinehart serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,662. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kayla Lyga

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2016-04-18
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

Kayla Lyga works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Kayla earned $106,662 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ralph Schulte Iii

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2016-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Ralph Schulte Iii serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,662. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kelsey Anderson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2015-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Kelsey Anderson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,662. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Swiontek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
J52D414 - Juv
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2015-10-05
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

Matthew Swiontek works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D414 - Juv. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $106,662 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Andrew Hoaglund

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2015-05-11
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

Andrew Hoaglund holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 4. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,662. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Megan Bond

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2015-01-05
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
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, Megan Bond serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,662. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gina Schulz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Appellate Office 2
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2014-08-27
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

Gina Schulz holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 2. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,662. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Gifford

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2014-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Peter Gifford is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,662. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ryan Zelmer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2013-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Ryan Zelmer serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,662. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexis Schroeder

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2013-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Alexis Schroeder serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,662. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jacob Kaczmarowski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2022-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

Jacob Kaczmarowski holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,662. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Danielle Hultstrand

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,662
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$106,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,662
Hire date
2002-02-11
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
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Hultstrand is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,662. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Krista Rissman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,637
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$106,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,637
Hire date
2012-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Krista Rissman works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Krista earned $106,637 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Androsky

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$106,457
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$106,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,457
Hire date
2018-02-26
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

Matthew Androsky works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $106,457 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christian Duruji Jr

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,765
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$105,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,765
Hire date
2018-07-02
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

At Public Defense Board, Christian Duruji Jr serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eighth Judicial District. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,765. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Malvick

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$105,349
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$105,349
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,349
Hire date
2016-02-16
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Malvick holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,349. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Meara Gregory

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,040
Sub-department
Second District-Carter
Base pay
$105,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,040
Hire date
2023-07-05
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

Meara Gregory works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Second District-Carter. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Meara earned $105,040 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Lindsey Morlan

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,040
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$105,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,040
Hire date
2009-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Lindsey Morlan holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,040. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jesus Tobias

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,040
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$105,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,040
Hire date
2005-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jesus Tobias works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Jesus earned $105,040 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Bradley Michael

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,040
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$105,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,040
Hire date
2004-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Bradley Michael serves as a Public Defense Investigator within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,040. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Heather Lodermeier

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,040
Sub-department
Second District-Carter
Base pay
$105,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,040
Hire date
2002-11-12
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

Heather Lodermeier holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Second District-Carter. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,040. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Michael Kirt

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,040
Sub-department
Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay
$105,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,040
Hire date
2000-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Michael Kirt serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,040. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amy Kantorowicz

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$105,040
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$105,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,040
Hire date
1999-11-29
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

Amy Kantorowicz works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Amy earned $105,040 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Allison Chadwick

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$104,662
Sub-department
J52D416 - Felony 4
Base pay
$104,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,662
Hire date
2019-08-19
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

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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

At Public Defense Board, Allison Chadwick serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D416 - Felony 4. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,662. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Steven Petersen

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$104,535
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$104,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,535
Hire date
2011-09-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Steven Petersen holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,535. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Rebecca Wolters

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$103,685
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$103,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,685
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
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

Rebecca Wolters holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,685. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kimberly Stommes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$103,685
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$103,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,685
Hire date
2013-06-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Kimberly Stommes serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,685. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jarryd Guevara

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$103,596
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$103,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,596
Hire date
2016-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Jarryd Guevara holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,596. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jill Nitke-Scott

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$102,939
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$102,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,939
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

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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

Jill Nitke-Scott holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,939. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Schurhamer

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$102,850
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,771
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,850
Hire date
2012-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
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

Laura Schurhamer is a Public Defense Administrative Assistant at Public Defense Board within Administrative Services Office. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,850. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Samantha Zimmerman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$102,560
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$102,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,560
Hire date
2017-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Samantha Zimmerman serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,560. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sheila Gottwald

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$102,483
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$101,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,457
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,483
Hire date
2014-11-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sheila Gottwald holds the role of Public Defense Administrative Assistant at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,483. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

John Salazar

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$102,453
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$100,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,453
Hire date
2022-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, John Salazar serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,453. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anwen Parrott

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$102,453
Sub-department
J52D417 - Felony 5
Base pay
$100,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,453
Hire date
2019-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Anwen Parrott works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D417 - Felony 5. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Anwen earned $102,453 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sara Halimah

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$102,453
Sub-department
J52D416 - Felony 4
Base pay
$100,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,453
Hire date
2018-09-19
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

Sara Halimah is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D416 - Felony 4. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,453. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stefan Landreau

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$101,707
Sub-department
J52D042 - Felony 1
Base pay
$100,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,659
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,707
Hire date
2019-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Stefan Landreau works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D042 - Felony 1. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Stefan earned $101,707 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Heidi Johnson

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$101,196
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$98,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,376
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,196
Hire date
2011-10-26
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

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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

Heidi Johnson holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,196. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.