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 24

Madison Flodeen

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: 2018-05-17
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

Madison Flodeen works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Madison earned $70,660 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Phillip Horsager

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,660

Sub-department: Eight District PT
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Phillip Horsager is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eight District Pt. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $70,660. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Camron Iannalfo

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$70,526

Sub-department: Seventh District FT
Base pay: $63,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,526
Hire date: 2022-02-14
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, 2024: No
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, Camron Iannalfo serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,526. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rebecca Denaway

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,331

Sub-department: Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay: $70,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,331
Hire date: 2001-06-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Denaway works as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $70,331 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Michael Holland

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$70,106

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $70,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,106
Hire date: 1994-06-07
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Holland works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Michael earned $70,106 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jordyn Majerus

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,899

Sub-department: Second District-Carter
Base pay: $69,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,899
Hire date: 2019-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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

Jordyn Majerus works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Second District-Carter. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Jordyn earned $69,899 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Browerti Koffah

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,800

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,800
Hire date: 2021-06-07
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

Browerti Koffah is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,800. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jesse Smart

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,661

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $69,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,661
Hire date: 2015-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

Jesse Smart works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Jesse earned $69,661 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kaitlyn Baier

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,652

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $68,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,652
Hire date: 2008-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Kaitlyn Baier serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,652. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nicole Chesemore

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,583

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial Dist
Base pay: $69,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,583
Hire date: 2022-04-20
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

Nicole Chesemore is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,583. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Najma Yusuf

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,512

Sub-department: J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay: $69,512
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,512
Hire date: 2022-07-06
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

Najma Yusuf holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,512. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Liam Riley

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,240

Sub-department: J52D046 - GMM 1
Base pay: $69,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,240
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

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

Liam Riley works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D046 - Gmm 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Liam earned $69,240 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stephanie Karri

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,123

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $69,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,123
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): 0.5
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: Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Stephanie Karri serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,123. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stacy Bettison

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$69,123

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $69,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,123
Hire date: 1997-05-22
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

Stacy Bettison is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $69,123. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kristy Brandt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,598

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $68,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,598
Hire date: 2024-09-25
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

Kristy Brandt holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,598. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Melanie Houdek

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,557

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $68,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,557
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Melanie Houdek works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Melanie earned $68,557 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nicole Valle

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2023-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Nicole Valle works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $68,162 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kristin Campbell

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2022-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Kristin Campbell holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,162. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Paige Anderson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2022-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Paige Anderson 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 $68,162. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Gracie Hinderscheid

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2022-04-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Gracie Hinderscheid is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,162. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Cameron Hill

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2023-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Cameron Hill serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,162. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Michelle Robison

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2022-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Michelle Robison is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,162. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Daniel Rodriguez Iii

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
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: 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

Daniel Rodriguez Iii works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $68,162 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Ashley Gibis

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2023-09-27
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

Ashley Gibis holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,162. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sabrina Scherer

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: TenthJudicialDistrict-Juvenile
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Sabrina Scherer is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenthjudicialdistrict-Juvenile. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,162. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Charlotte Leary

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
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: 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

Charlotte Leary is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,162. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jennifer Pawlowicz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$68,162

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $68,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,162
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: 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, Jennifer Pawlowicz serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,162. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Megan Selzler

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$67,728

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $67,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,728
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: Stearns

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

Megan Selzler works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Megan earned $67,728 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Hannah Laub

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$67,728

Sub-department: Appellate Office 1
Base pay: $67,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,728
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

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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, Hannah Laub serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Appellate Office 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,728. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Madison White

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$66,285

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $66,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,285
Hire date: 2024-01-17
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

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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

Madison White is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $66,285. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dare Sims

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$66,285

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $66,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,285
Hire date: 2022-10-05
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: 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

Dare Sims holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh 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 $66,285. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Danielle Klugherz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,949

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $65,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,949
Hire date: 2020-02-03
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

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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

Danielle Klugherz is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,949. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kelly Martinez

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,890

Sub-department: Third Judicial District
Base pay: $59,513
Overtime: $911
Other pay: $5,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,890
Hire date: 2012-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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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

Kelly Martinez holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,890. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gabe Zempel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,515

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $65,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,515
Hire date: 2024-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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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

Gabe Zempel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,515. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sophia Holtz

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,195

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $65,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,195
Hire date: 2024-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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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

Sophia Holtz holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,195. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Karla Valusek Strom

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,843

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $64,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,843
Hire date: 2008-08-18
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: Ramsey

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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, Karla Valusek Strom serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,843. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Taylor Harrison

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,531

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,531
Hire date: 2016-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
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: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Taylor Harrison serves as a Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,531. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jessica Iverson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2021-08-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

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

At Public Defense Board, Jessica Iverson serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kayla Puchalski

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2006-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

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

Kayla Puchalski is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Alicia Paxton

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-02-09
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

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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

Alicia Paxton is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.