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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 15

Diane Poss

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$99,697
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$99,697
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,697
Hire date
2024-07-03
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
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

Diane Poss is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $99,697. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Charles Moertel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$99,663
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$99,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,663
Hire date
2016-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Charles Moertel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,663. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Scott Culbert

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$99,392
Sub-department
Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay
$99,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,392
Hire date
2024-09-11
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

Scott Culbert works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $99,392 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Evan Ottaviani

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$98,946
Sub-department
Appellate Office 3
Base pay
$98,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,946
Hire date
2021-05-03
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

Evan Ottaviani is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 3. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,946. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michelle Wolfe

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$98,821
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$98,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,821
Hire date
2005-07-11
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

Michelle Wolfe is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,821. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laurie Krosch

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$98,821
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$98,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,821
Hire date
2012-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Laurie Krosch works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Laurie earned $98,821 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Valerie Aggerbeck

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$98,821
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$98,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,821
Hire date
2017-07-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Valerie Aggerbeck holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,821. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Thomas Rohrssen

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$98,821
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$98,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,821
Hire date
2022-03-07
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, Thomas Rohrssen serves as a Public Defense Investigator within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,821. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Darcy Golish

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$98,821
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$98,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,821
Hire date
2017-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Darcy Golish holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,821. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Erica Walters

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$98,821
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$98,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,821
Hire date
2005-10-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Erica Walters works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Erica earned $98,821 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Judson Nichols

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$97,265
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District
Base pay
$97,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,265
Hire date
2016-06-20
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
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
Bi-Weekly

Judson Nichols works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Judson earned $97,265 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brice Norton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$97,265
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$97,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,265
Hire date
2007-03-23
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

Brice Norton is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $97,265. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Andrew Wipper

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$97,265
Sub-department
Ninth District PT-Brainerd
Base pay
$97,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,265
Hire date
2005-07-01
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

Andrew Wipper holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,265. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Devin Hueffed

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$97,235
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$94,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,283
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,235
Hire date
2020-03-05
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, Devin Hueffed serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within First Judicial District. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,235. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Joanna Wiegert

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$97,179
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$83,093
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,085
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,179
Hire date
1992-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Joanna Wiegert is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $97,179. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shawna Webster

Accounting / Payroll Officer/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$96,637
Sub-department
Administrative Services Office
Base pay
$96,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,637
Hire date
2024-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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, Shawna Webster serves as a Accounting / Payroll Officer within Administrative Services Office. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,637. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Antonia Kurtz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$96,488
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$94,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,924
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,488
Hire date
2022-03-09
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Antonia Kurtz is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $96,488. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Elizabeth Davis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$96,127
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,257
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,127
Hire date
2014-08-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Elizabeth Davis holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,127. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jessie Harmon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$96,127
Sub-department
J52D043 - Felony 3
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,257
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,127
Hire date
2021-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jessie Harmon works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D043 - Felony 3. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Jessie earned $96,127 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Suzanne Weber

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$96,015
Sub-department
Ninth District-PT Crookston
Base pay
$96,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,015
Hire date
2016-07-27
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

Suzanne Weber holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Pt Crookston. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,015. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madsen Marcellus

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$95,858
Sub-department
Fourth District Management 4
Base pay
$75,484
Overtime
$2,505
Other pay
$17,869
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,858
Hire date
2005-04-04
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
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Madsen Marcellus holds the role of Public Defense Managing Attrny at Public Defense Board within Fourth District Management 4. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,858. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Briana Verdoorn

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$95,211
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$92,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,211
Hire date
2021-02-17
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

Briana Verdoorn works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Briana earned $95,211 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jamie Vanoosbree

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$94,952
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$94,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,952
Hire date
2023-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

Jamie Vanoosbree holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,952. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shane Roessler

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$94,952
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$94,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,952
Hire date
2023-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

Shane Roessler works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Shane earned $94,952 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katherine Mcguire

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$94,952
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$94,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,952
Hire date
2016-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Katherine Mcguire is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,952. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nicholas Klein

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$94,952
Sub-department
Eight District FT
Base pay
$94,952
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,952
Hire date
2010-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
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
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Klein is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Eight District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,952. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Caleb Anthony

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$94,564
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$94,564
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,564
Hire date
2023-05-01
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

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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

Caleb Anthony is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $94,564. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jill Atkinson

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$94,316
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$92,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,214
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,316
Hire date
2009-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Jill Atkinson is a Public Defense Administrative Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,316. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Jenna Campion

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$94,112
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$94,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,112
Hire date
2010-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jenna Campion holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,112. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mika Millard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2021-04-12
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

Mika Millard is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Ballard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
J52D416 - Felony 4
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Sarah Ballard is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D416 - Felony 4. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Yastril Nanez

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
Fourth District
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2022-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Yastril Nanez holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,870. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Crystal Gumieny

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2022-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Crystal Gumieny is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Olivia Duquin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2022-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Olivia Duquin holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,870. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kaydin Schmitt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
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
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

At Public Defense Board, Kaydin Schmitt serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,870. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kenneth Christie

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2021-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Kenneth Christie serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Heyli Hellekson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2020-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Heyli Hellekson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Erin Bartenstein

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Erin Bartenstein is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,870. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robert Hare

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2023-08-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Robert Hare holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jahmeyl Al-Hendi

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$93,870
Sub-department
J52D418 - GMM 3
Base pay
$93,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,870
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Jahmeyl Al-Hendi serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,870. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.