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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 23

Timothy Stowell

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,501
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
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
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Stowell is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,501. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ezra Gray

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,501
Sub-department
Eight District FT
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
Kandiyohi

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, Ezra Gray serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eight District Ft. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,501. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Shannon Nayquonabe

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,480
Sub-department
Ninth Judical District
Base pay
$74,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,480
Hire date
2007-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Shannon Nayquonabe holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Ninth Judical District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,480. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Rylie Marcotte

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,422
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay
$74,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,422
Hire date
2024-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Rylie Marcotte holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,422. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Shannon Callahan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,338
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$74,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,338
Hire date
2013-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Shannon Callahan works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $74,338 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bradley Warby

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$74,155
Sub-department
Ninth Judical District
Base pay
$74,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,155
Hire date
2024-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Bradley Warby serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,155. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christine Bright Marwede

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$73,686
Sub-department
Ninth District PT-Brainerd 2
Base pay
$73,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,686
Hire date
2021-02-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Christine Bright Marwede holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd 2. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,686. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristin Edwards

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$73,682
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$72,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$931
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,682
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristin Edwards works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristin earned $73,682 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Christopher Mathews

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$73,641
Sub-department
Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay
$68,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,641
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
Stearns

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

Christopher Mathews holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,641. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joseph Hamblin

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$73,586
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$73,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,586
Hire date
2016-05-18
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, Joseph Hamblin serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,586. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Casey Peuser

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,883
Sub-department
J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay
$72,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,883
Hire date
2022-12-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Casey Peuser holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,883. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Olivia Henstein

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,883
Sub-department
J52D044 - Mgmt 2
Base pay
$72,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,883
Hire date
2022-10-26
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

Olivia Henstein holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within J52D044 - Management 2. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,883. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Gabrielle Schmieg

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2013-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Gabrielle Schmieg works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Gabrielle earned $72,426 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sharon Scheer

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2021-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Sharon Scheer is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,426. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jill Britzius

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2019-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Jill Britzius holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,426. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Megan Weber

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2022-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Megan Weber serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,426. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Brittany Greenwood

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2022-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Brittany Greenwood serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,426. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Rosanne Musselman

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2022-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Rosanne Musselman is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,426. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Aquaquinetta Shadd-Posey

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Appellate Office 4
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2020-01-08
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

At Public Defense Board, Aquaquinetta Shadd-Posey serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Appellate Office 4. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,426. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Beth Kunz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2019-10-16
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

Beth Kunz is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,426. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Leticia Espinal-Quiroz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2018-10-15
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

Leticia Espinal-Quiroz works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Leticia earned $72,426 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Roxanne Stevens

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,426
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$72,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,426
Hire date
2015-07-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Roxanne Stevens is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,426. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Maja Gamble

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,352
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$72,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,352
Hire date
2017-10-16
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, Maja Gamble serves as a Public Defense Investigator within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,352. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Cresston Gackle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$72,217
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$72,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,217
Hire date
2016-10-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Cresston Gackle works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Cresston earned $72,217 in 2024. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Max Fredell

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,162
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$72,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,162
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.3
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

Max Fredell holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.3 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,162. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Johana Batres

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$72,077
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$72,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,077
Hire date
2019-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Johana Batres serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,077. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amanda Maharg

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
Ninth District - Bemidji FT 2
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2023-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

Amanda Maharg works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Bemidji Ft 2. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $71,114 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anthony Patton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2024-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Anthony Patton holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,114. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ambika Patpatia

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2023-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Ambika Patpatia works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Ambika earned $71,114 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Morgan Rosser

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
J52D418 - GMM 3
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
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
Hennepin

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

Morgan Rosser works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Morgan earned $71,114 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zahra Basiri

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
J52D419 - GMM 4
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2022-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Zahra Basiri holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D419 - Gmm 4. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ashley Lewis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2019-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Ashley Lewis is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,114. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sergi Torres

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
J52D419 - GMM 4
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2022-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

At Public Defense Board, Sergi Torres serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D419 - Gmm 4. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mathew Plotnick

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
J52D418 - GMM 3
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2024-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

At Public Defense Board, Mathew Plotnick serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D418 - Gmm 3. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jaycie Owens

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
J52D418 - GMM 3
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2024-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Jaycie Owens holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dana Lurie

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
J52D046 - GMM 1
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2024-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

At Public Defense Board, Dana Lurie serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D046 - Gmm 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,114. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ava Kelley

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$71,114
Sub-department
J52D418 - GMM 3
Base pay
$71,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,114
Hire date
2024-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Ava Kelley works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Ava earned $71,114 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Marissa Luing

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$70,660
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$70,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,660
Hire date
2022-12-07
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

Marissa Luing holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,660. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kelsey Maas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$70,660
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$70,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,660
Hire date
2022-10-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
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

Kelsey Maas is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $70,660. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Trevor Lushanko

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$70,660
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$70,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,660
Hire date
2022-08-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Trevor Lushanko holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,660. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.