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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 20

Tara Burks

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,326
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$82,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,326
Hire date
2016-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Tara Burks works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Tara earned $82,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kelli Larson

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
2022-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Kelli Larson serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,326. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amy Nash

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$82,229
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$82,229
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,229
Hire date
2009-01-05
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Nash works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Amy earned $82,229 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Annika Sanora

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$82,181
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 3
Base pay
$82,181
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,181
Hire date
2021-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Annika Sanora serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 3. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,181. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alysia Vinkemeier

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2015-08-12
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

Alysia Vinkemeier works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Alysia earned $81,827 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Denise Roth

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2017-05-17
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

Denise Roth works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Denise earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Beth Anderson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2022-03-28
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

Beth Anderson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tiffany Kriz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Appellate Office 4
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2000-10-11
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

Tiffany Kriz works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Tiffany earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kathleen May

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2023-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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, Kathleen May serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Aaron Avalon

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2019-05-01
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

At Public Defense Board, Aaron Avalon serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Third Judical District. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jody Folmar

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2006-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Jody Folmar works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Jody earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tammy Gielcowski-Yares

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2023-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Tammy Gielcowski-Yares works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Tammy earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kari Kujava

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Ninth District - Crookston
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2021-03-17
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

Kari Kujava works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Crookston. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Kari earned $81,827 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sherry Wright

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2020-03-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Sherry Wright is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kelly Lachelt

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2020-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Kelly Lachelt serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brittany Warren

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2019-11-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Brittany Warren holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mary Weston

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2019-10-28
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

Mary Weston works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Mary earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Paula Neugent

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Appellate Office 4
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2019-08-07
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

Paula Neugent works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Paula earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Karen Pence

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2019-03-27
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

At Public Defense Board, Karen Pence serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shari Strohschein

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2017-08-09
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

Shari Strohschein holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katie Kohler

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2016-11-02
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

Katie Kohler is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Danielle Ylinen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2016-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Danielle Ylinen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mary Hoppe

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2012-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Mary Hoppe holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tricia Johns

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2007-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Tricia Johns is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Anthony Parisian

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2006-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Anthony Parisian is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nada Peterson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2006-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Nada Peterson serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Deborah Cluck

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2005-12-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Deborah Cluck is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jodi Johnson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Appellate Office 4
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2005-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jodi Johnson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Susette Smith

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2005-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Susette Smith works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Susette earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Laura Tonneson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2000-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Laura Tonneson holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Karen Draeger

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2003-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Public Defense Board, Karen Draeger serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Noel Heagerty

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1998-05-27
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

At Public Defense Board, Noel Heagerty serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Catherine Sargent

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1997-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Catherine Sargent works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $81,827 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shelley Dedrickson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1994-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Shelley Dedrickson works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Shelley earned $81,827 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tammy Welch

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1995-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Tammy Welch serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Peggy Vagle

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1993-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Peggy Vagle is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Luann Borders

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial Dist
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
1992-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Luann Borders serves as a Public Defense Legal Secretary within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,827. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tonya Allen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,827
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$81,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,827
Hire date
2008-10-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Tonya Allen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,827. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Diane Kowalski

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,808
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$81,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,808
Hire date
2006-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Diane Kowalski serves as a Legal Office Assistant within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,808. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Calder Rasmusson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$81,760
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$76,533
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,760
Hire date
2018-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

Calder Rasmusson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,760. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.