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 25

Ma Yang

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Ma Yang serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katharine Teachout

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2020-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Katharine Teachout holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nakia Mcclarron

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-01-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Nakia Mcclarron serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Melody Vang-Jilka

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2021-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Melody Vang-Jilka serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kathleen Bennig

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
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: 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

Kathleen Bennig is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,126. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tara Solem

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial Dist
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Tara Solem holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Lindsay Dohmen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
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: 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

Lindsay Dohmen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mariah Willman

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2021-07-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
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, Mariah Willman 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 $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Gracie Willaert

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$63,698

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $63,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,698
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gracie Willaert works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Gracie earned $63,698 in 2024. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Eric Larson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$63,337

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $63,337
Overtime: $1
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,337
Hire date: 2018-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Eric Larson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,337. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Richard Penny

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$62,775

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $62,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,775
Hire date: 2022-05-25
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Richard Penny holds the role of Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,775. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Gabriela Mccormack

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$62,705

Sub-department: Fourth District-Gross M.M.
Base pay: $60,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,705
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
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, Gabriela Mccormack serves as a Public Defense Paralegal within Fourth District-Gross M.M.. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,705. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sean Morris

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$61,970

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $55,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,497
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,970
Hire date: 2023-02-15
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

Source-specific fields

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

Sean Morris works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Sean earned $61,970 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ushna Altaf

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,955

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $60,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,955
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: 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

Ushna Altaf is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,955. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Aaron Kinser

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,829

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $60,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,829
Hire date: 2010-10-27
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: Blue Earth

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

Aaron Kinser works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Aaron earned $60,829 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Sandy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,829

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $60,829
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,829
Hire date: 2021-05-12
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: Blue Earth

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 Sandy works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Michael earned $60,829 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Deborah Nolen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,362

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $60,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,362
Hire date: 2023-12-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Deborah Nolen is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,362. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mar'Shonda Austin

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,362

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $60,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,362
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, Mar'Shonda Austin serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,362. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Evan Jannatpour

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,362

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $60,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,362
Hire date: 2023-04-03
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

Evan Jannatpour holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,362. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Krysta Roland

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,362

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $60,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,362
Hire date: 2023-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

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

Krysta Roland holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,362. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katey Kunz

Public Defense Legal Secretary/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$60,362

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial Dist
Base pay: $60,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,362
Hire date: 2022-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Katey Kunz is a Public Defense Legal Secretary at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,362. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Luke Smith

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$60,216

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,216
Hire date: 2023-05-10
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: Anoka

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

Luke Smith holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,216. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Miranda Solem

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$59,665

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial Dist
Base pay: $59,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,665
Hire date: 2022-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Miranda Solem serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,665. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jason Fredenberg

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$59,584

Sub-department: Seventh District FT
Base pay: $59,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,584
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jason Fredenberg works as a Public Defense Investigator for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jason earned $59,584 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Michael Ryan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$59,051

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $39,196
Overtime: $2,640
Other pay: $17,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,051
Hire date: 2012-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Ryan is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,051. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Vanessa Jerome

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$58,983

Sub-department: Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay: $58,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,983
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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

Vanessa Jerome works as a Public Defense Paralegal for Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Vanessa earned $58,983 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Christian Garcia

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$58,669

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $54,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,669
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Christian Garcia works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Christian earned $58,669 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joel Sand

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$57,569

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $57,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,569
Hire date: 2024-10-23
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

Joel Sand holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,569. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Garrett Speak

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$57,382

Sub-department: Third District FT
Base pay: $57,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,382
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: Olmsted

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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

Garrett Speak works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $57,382 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amy Steeves

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$57,082

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $52,814
Overtime: $5
Other pay: $4,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,082
Hire date: 1999-03-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Steeves is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $57,082. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kaia Lindner

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$56,763

Sub-department: Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay: $56,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,763
Hire date: 2013-10-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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

At Public Defense Board, Kaia Lindner serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Seventh District Moorhead. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,763. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Carlee Moe

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$56,727

Sub-department: Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay: $56,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,727
Hire date: 2024-07-31
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

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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, Carlee Moe serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,727. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jiaqi Li

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$55,123

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $51,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,123
Hire date: 2021-03-17
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: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jiaqi Li holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,123. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jaeda Koziolek

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$54,580

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $54,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,580
Hire date: 2024-07-03
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

At Public Defense Board, Jaeda Koziolek serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Second District. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,580. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Karl Hamilton

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$54,580

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $54,580
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,580
Hire date: 2024-07-03
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

Karl Hamilton is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,580. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tracey Knutson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$54,408

Sub-department: Ninth District-PT TRF
Base pay: $54,408
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,408
Hire date: 2025-01-02
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Tracey Knutson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth District-Pt Trf. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,408. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Olsen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$54,331

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District Pt
Base pay: $54,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,331
Hire date: 1990-02-26
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: Kandiyohi

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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

At Public Defense Board, Brian Olsen serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eighth Judicial District Pt. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,331. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gennady Bronshteyn

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$54,318

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $54,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,318
Hire date: 2019-03-06
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, 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

Gennady Bronshteyn holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $54,318. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Davidson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$54,182

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $54,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,182
Hire date: 2024-11-06
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

Sarah Davidson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,182. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Patrick Rice

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$54,156

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $54,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,156
Hire date: 2024-11-20
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

Patrick Rice works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $54,156 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.