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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 17

Ann Palmer Estrada

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,976
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$92,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,976
Hire date
2007-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Ann Palmer Estrada serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Fifth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,976. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Latoya Mitchell

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,976
Sub-department
J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay
$92,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,976
Hire date
2006-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Latoya Mitchell works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Latoya earned $92,976 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Allison Surges

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,976
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$92,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,976
Hire date
2021-03-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Allison Surges is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,976. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Chayo Guzman

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$92,938
Sub-department
J52D411 - Mgmt 1
Base pay
$92,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,938
Hire date
2018-03-07
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chayo Guzman is a Public Defense Administrative Assistant at Public Defense Board within J52D411 - Management 1. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $92,938. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Jacqueline Kleinendorst

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,402
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$92,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,402
Hire date
2017-06-12
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
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Jacqueline Kleinendorst works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Jacqueline earned $92,402 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Vanessa Jerome

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,118
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$92,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,118
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
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

Vanessa Jerome holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,118. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Edith Lockhart

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,102
Sub-department
J52D411 - Mgmt 1
Base pay
$92,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,102
Hire date
2022-12-12
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

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, Edith Lockhart serves as a Public Defense Administrative Assistant within J52D411 - Management 1. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,102. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Vanessa Fedorowski

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,102
Sub-department
State Public Defender
Base pay
$92,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,102
Hire date
2021-03-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Vanessa Fedorowski holds the role of Public Defense Administrative Assistant at Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,102. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Kerry Rosecke

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$92,102
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$92,102
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,102
Hire date
2005-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Kerry Rosecke works as a Public Defense Administrative Assistant for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Kerry earned $92,102 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Rebecca Church

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$91,297
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$84,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,860
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,297
Hire date
2023-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Rebecca Church works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $91,297 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Arthur Waldon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$91,244
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$91,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,244
Hire date
2023-01-03
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
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
Bi-Weekly

Arthur Waldon is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $91,244. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Wesley Harvey

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$91,244
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$91,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,244
Hire date
2017-03-20
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
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Wesley Harvey works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Wesley earned $91,244 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Federle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$91,244
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$91,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,244
Hire date
2016-09-13
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

Sarah Federle is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $91,244. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lindsay Kuehn

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$91,244
Sub-department
Second District Judicial PT
Base pay
$91,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,244
Hire date
2015-03-16
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Lindsay Kuehn holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District Judicial Pt. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,244. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Mcdonough

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$91,244
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$91,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,244
Hire date
2015-02-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Mcdonough holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,244. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Scott Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$90,125
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$90,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,125
Hire date
2018-07-11
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

At Public Defense Board, Scott Johnson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,125. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Giudice

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,588
Sub-department
J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay
$87,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,103
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,588
Hire date
2019-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Matthew Giudice is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,588. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jaden Krosch

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,336
Sub-department
Eight District FT
Base pay
$89,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,336
Hire date
2016-09-07
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

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

Jaden Krosch is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Eight District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,336. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Devon Harteneck

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,336
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$89,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,336
Hire date
2021-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Devon Harteneck works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Devon earned $89,336 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Erin Parker

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,336
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$89,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,336
Hire date
2022-03-02
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

Erin Parker is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,336. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Leonard Amundson Iii

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,336
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$89,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,336
Hire date
2021-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

Leonard Amundson Iii holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,336. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Zayda Harsha

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,336
Sub-department
Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay
$89,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,336
Hire date
2018-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Zayda Harsha works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Zayda earned $89,336 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Chelsie Clemens

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,336
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$89,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,336
Hire date
2016-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Chelsie Clemens works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Chelsie earned $89,336 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jenilee Rowley

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,336
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$89,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,336
Hire date
2010-12-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jenilee Rowley holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,336. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Vanessa Hofman

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$89,254
Sub-department
J52D413 - Felony 6
Base pay
$89,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,254
Hire date
2022-10-24
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Vanessa Hofman holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D413 - Felony 6. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,254. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Megan Kelly

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$89,254
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$89,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,254
Hire date
2021-09-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Megan Kelly works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $89,254 in 2024. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ashley Schoenborn

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$89,254
Sub-department
J52D419 - GMM 4
Base pay
$89,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,254
Hire date
2021-08-16
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashley Schoenborn holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D419 - Gmm 4. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,254. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Phelan Fullington-Patten

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,177
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$89,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,177
Hire date
2022-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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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

Phelan Fullington-Patten holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,177. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anna-Maija Lee

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$89,164
Sub-department
Seventh District
Base pay
$89,164
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,164
Hire date
2022-08-31
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

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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

Anna-Maija Lee holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Seventh District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,164. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brianna Klatt

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,907
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$88,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,907
Hire date
2023-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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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

At Public Defense Board, Brianna Klatt serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,907. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Heidi Minter

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,685
Sub-department
Eight District FT
Base pay
$88,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,685
Hire date
2007-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Heidi Minter serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Eight District Ft. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,685. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Dana Degidio

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,326
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$87,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$841
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,326
Hire date
2021-05-24
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

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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

At Public Defense Board, Dana Degidio serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Tenth Judicial District 3. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Milstein

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2021-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Laura Milstein serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 3. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ryan Sommerdorf

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-04-24
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

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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, Ryan Sommerdorf serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mitchell Lawler

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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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

Mitchell Lawler is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rachel Blythe

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Rachel Blythe is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brandon Erickson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-01-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brandon Erickson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristin Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Kristin Johnson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joseph Vitt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
Hire date
2023-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Joseph Vitt holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stephanie Tjia

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$88,046
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$88,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,046
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

Stephanie Tjia holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,046. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.