Minnesota / Public Defense Board

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Public Defense Board

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Defense Board is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,087 employees with median total compensation of $99,952; the highest distinct record was $322,368.

Year: 2025
Employees: 1,087
Median total: $99,952
Highest record: $322,368

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$110$187,632+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,087 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,952) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $100,213 (99%)
Overtime — $12 (0%)
Other — $1,040 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$28,353

$77,459

$99,952

$129,210

$161,688

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,688 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $28,353. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Public Defense Assistant Attorney

597 · $110,528

Legal Office Assistant

104 · $72,426

Public Defense Law Clerk

97 · $4,405

Public Defense Managing Attrny

69 · $173,033

Public Defense Investigator

63 · $92,976

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 19

Andrea Anderson

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,162

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $84,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,162
Hire date: 2012-08-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Andrea Anderson is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,162. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Joshua Daramola

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2018-06-04
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

Joshua Daramola holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,074. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Erin Grimley

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2023-03-29
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

Erin Grimley holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,074. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Stephanie Appleby

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2022-03-28
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

Stephanie Appleby is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,074. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sadie Zolnik

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2021-03-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

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

Sadie Zolnik holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,074. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Abigail Ulrich

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2021-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Abigail Ulrich is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,074. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Alyson Boynton

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2019-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Alyson Boynton is a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,074. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Allison Noe

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2017-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Allison Noe works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Allison earned $84,074 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Allison Wibstad

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,074

Sub-department: TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay: $84,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,074
Hire date: 2009-07-08
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

At Public Defense Board, Allison Wibstad serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,074. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Cheryl Sandoval

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$84,053

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $84,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,053
Hire date: 2023-03-29
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

At Public Defense Board, Cheryl Sandoval serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Second Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,053. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Christopher Lund

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,983

Sub-department: Fourth District
Base pay: $83,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,983
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

At Public Defense Board, Christopher Lund serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fourth District. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,983. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jeanne Merchlewitz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2011-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Jeanne Merchlewitz works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Jeanne earned $83,794 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Linnea Myers

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2021-09-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Linnea Myers works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 3. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Linnea earned $83,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Milano

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2002-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Laura Milano works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Laura earned $83,794 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Isabel Thao

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 2002-09-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Isabel Thao serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Second District. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,794. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sheri Rhodes

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 1988-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Sheri Rhodes is a Public Defense Legal Secretary at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,794. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katherine Huot

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,794

Sub-department: Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,794
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Katherine Huot works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $83,794 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sara Thomas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,502

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $83,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,502
Hire date: 2017-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Sara Thomas holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,502. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Julia Brady

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,429

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $80,424
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,429
Hire date: 2022-08-22
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

Julia Brady is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,429. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ginger Heurung

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$83,401

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,401
Hire date: 2011-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Ginger Heurung is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,401. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Marecca Vertin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$83,187

Sub-department: J52D042 - Felony 1
Base pay: $68,854
Overtime: $2,077
Other pay: $12,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,187
Hire date: 2019-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marecca Vertin holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D042 - Felony 1. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,187. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Andrea Jouppi

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,457

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $81,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,457
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Andrea Jouppi works as a Public Defense Legal Secretary for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $82,457 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Krystal Lightner

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Krystal Lightner holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Ashley Nelson

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2024-02-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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

Ashley Nelson works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Ashley earned $82,326 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Corey Western Boy

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2023-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Corey Western Boy holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Britney Dugan

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2022-06-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Britney Dugan works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Britney earned $82,326 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Natasha Troumbly

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Ninth District - Grand Rapids
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2021-03-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Natasha Troumbly is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rapids. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Molly Boyle

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2021-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Molly Boyle is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brett Quiggle

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2020-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Brett Quiggle is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Christopher Voelker

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Christopher Voelker is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brittany Anderson

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-07-30
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

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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

Brittany Anderson is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Lorena Ketchmark

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-07-30
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

Lorena Ketchmark is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jenna Symanietz

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2018-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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

Jenna Symanietz is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Megan Hruska

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2017-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Megan Hruska works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $82,326 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tanya Serrano

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2016-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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

At Public Defense Board, Tanya Serrano serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Third Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Krystal Kraetzner

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2014-11-19
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

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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

Krystal Kraetzner is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

William Newstrom

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2014-03-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

William Newstrom is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Salvador Adame

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2013-03-13
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

Salvador Adame works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Salvador earned $82,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kristin Sumption

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2008-12-11
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

Kristin Sumption is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,326. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mindy Utley

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$82,326

Sub-department: 9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay: $82,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,326
Hire date: 2005-10-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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, Mindy Utley serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.