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 22

Penny Wickenheiser

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Penny Wickenheiser serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kimberly Kowalski

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-06-06
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

Kimberly Kowalski holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,459. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Owen Knezel

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-06-06
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

Owen Knezel holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,459. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Matthew Kolar

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-06-06
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

Matthew Kolar is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,459. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Emily Zagorski

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-04-06
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

Emily Zagorski works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Emily earned $77,459 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Caleb Munce

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-03-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Caleb Munce 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. Caleb earned $77,459 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Timothy Schulz

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-03-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Timothy Schulz serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Dakota Horton

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-02-16
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

Dakota Horton holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Maria Bloch

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Seventh District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2019-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Maria Bloch serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Seventh District. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amanda Siwek

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2017-07-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Amanda Siwek serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Emily Vangrinsven

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2015-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Emily Vangrinsven holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,459. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jessica Schyma

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Seventh District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2011-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Jessica Schyma serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Seventh District. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Daniel Bessette

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Daniel Bessette serves as a Public Defense Investigator within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katelyn Jardine

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Katelyn Jardine serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,459. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kristin Robertson

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,459

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $77,459
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,459
Hire date: 2005-06-01
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

Kristin Robertson works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Kristin earned $77,459 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Evelynn Hitz

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$77,385

Sub-department: J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay: $77,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,385
Hire date: 2021-07-21
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

At Public Defense Board, Evelynn Hitz serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within J52D044 - Management 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,385. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Elizabeth Abate

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2022-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Elizabeth Abate serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,981. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Erin Trombley

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2016-09-19
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

Erin Trombley is a Public Defense Legal Secretary at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,981. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Janna Herold

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2019-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Janna Herold works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Janna earned $76,981 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Deborah Poole

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2021-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Deborah Poole works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $76,981 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Carrie Keller

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2012-06-11
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

Carrie Keller works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Carrie earned $76,981 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Maria Rubinstein

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2022-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Maria Rubinstein holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,981. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Cathy Lindekugel

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2011-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Cathy Lindekugel holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,981. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Desiree Smith

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2022-08-15
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

At Public Defense Board, Desiree Smith serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,981. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jarita Beasley

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2019-07-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jarita Beasley is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,981. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Benita Tillis

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,981

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $76,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,981
Hire date: 2007-07-30
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

Benita Tillis works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Benita earned $76,981 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Madison Gause

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,960

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $76,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,960
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Madison Gause holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,960. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kelli Schmidt

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$76,878

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $76,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,878
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

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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

Kelli Schmidt works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kelli earned $76,878 in 2024. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Charles Frey

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,812

Sub-department: Ninth District PT-Brainerd 2
Base pay: $76,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,812
Hire date: 1998-10-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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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: Bi-Weekly

Charles Frey works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd 2. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a part-time employee. Charles earned $76,812 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Melton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$76,797

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $76,797
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,797
Hire date: 2023-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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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

Jennifer Melton holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,797. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sallie Brooke

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,693

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $76,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,693
Hire date: 2018-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Sallie Brooke serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,693. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Thomas Dunnwald

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$76,578

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $48,582
Overtime: $304
Other pay: $27,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,578
Hire date: 2002-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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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

Thomas Dunnwald holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,578. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tonya Grant

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$76,439

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $76,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,439
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

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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

Tonya Grant holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,439. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Martha Johnson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$75,323

Sub-department: Seventh District PT
Base pay: $75,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,323
Hire date: 2022-06-22
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

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

At Public Defense Board, Martha Johnson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Pt. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,323. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brenda Sletten-Abedi

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$75,323

Sub-department: Seventh District PT
Base pay: $75,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,323
Hire date: 2018-05-30
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

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

Brenda Sletten-Abedi holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Pt. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,323. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Kyes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$75,323

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $75,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,323
Hire date: 2018-05-30
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

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

At Public Defense Board, Alexander Kyes serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First District 17B. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,323. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mehdi Abedi

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$75,323

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $75,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,323
Hire date: 2018-04-04
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

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

Mehdi Abedi works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Mehdi earned $75,323 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brittani Mayberry

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$75,323

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $75,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,323
Hire date: 2022-05-25
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: Blue Earth

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

At Public Defense Board, Brittani Mayberry serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,323. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Daniel Ntembe Ewa Mbu

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$74,501

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $74,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,501
Hire date: 2023-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

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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

Daniel Ntembe Ewa Mbu works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $74,501 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adley Swanson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$74,501

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $74,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,501
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Adley Swanson works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Adley earned $74,501 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.