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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 26

Christopher Sandy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$53,530
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District
Base pay
$53,530
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,530
Hire date
2018-06-13
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

At Public Defense Board, Christopher Sandy serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,530. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dana Hamilton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$52,910
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$50,409
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,501
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,910
Hire date
2024-05-22
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

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

Dana Hamilton holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,910. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brandon Lauer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$52,412
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$48,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,666
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,412
Hire date
2020-03-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Stearns

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

At Public Defense Board, Brandon Lauer serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,412. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Carrie Klamecki Hendricks

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$52,338
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$50,904
Overtime
$14
Other pay
$1,421
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,338
Hire date
2008-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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
Hourly

Carrie Klamecki Hendricks holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,338. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mallory Fugere

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$51,738
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$51,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,738
Hire date
2024-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

Mallory Fugere holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,738. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Isaac Schumacher

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$51,562
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$51,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,562
Hire date
2022-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Isaac Schumacher is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,562. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Gabriela Mccormack

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$50,796
Sub-department
J52D046 - GMM 1
Base pay
$50,796
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,796
Hire date
2023-08-16
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

Gabriela Mccormack holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D046 - Gmm 1. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,796. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mckinley Devine-Carter

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$50,458
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$50,458
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,458
Hire date
2024-10-09
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

Mckinley Devine-Carter is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $50,458. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kaylee Bauer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$50,375
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$50,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,375
Hire date
2024-05-22
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

Kaylee Bauer holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Ft. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,375. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Calista Moxey Cantwell

Public Defense Paralegal/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$47,496
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$47,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,496
Hire date
2024-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Calista Moxey Cantwell is a Public Defense Paralegal at Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,496. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Luke Ruland

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$47,410
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$47,410
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,410
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

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

Luke Ruland is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,410. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gregory Diedrich

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$47,107
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$47,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,107
Hire date
2022-09-28
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
Olmsted

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

Gregory Diedrich holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,107. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

William Murray

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$47,107
Sub-department
Third District PT
Base pay
$47,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,107
Hire date
2022-05-16
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
Olmsted

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

William Murray is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Pt. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $47,107. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Baylea Miller

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$46,463
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$35,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,974
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,463
Hire date
2014-01-06
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

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

At Public Defense Board, Baylea Miller serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,463. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jessica Bower

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$46,034
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$45,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$213
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,034
Hire date
2019-09-04
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, 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, Jessica Bower serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,034. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Arroyo Garcia-Torres

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$45,067
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$44,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$798
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,067
Hire date
2023-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Arroyo Garcia-Torres is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,067. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Amalia Ellison

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$44,743
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$41,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,743
Hire date
2023-09-13
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
300
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amalia Ellison is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $44,743. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dianna Davis

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$44,395
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$44,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,395
Hire date
2024-10-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Dianna Davis is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,395. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Benjamin King

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$43,557
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$36,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,557
Hire date
2002-09-30
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, 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, Benjamin King serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,557. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Najma Yusuf

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$43,216
Sub-department
Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay
$43,087
Overtime
$130
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,216
Hire date
2022-07-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Najma Yusuf holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,216. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Thomas Godfrey

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$43,014
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$27,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,309
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,014
Hire date
2018-06-13
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

Thomas Godfrey holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,014. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alicia Granse

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$41,958
Sub-department
J52D043 - Felony 3
Base pay
$30,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,958
Hire date
2017-05-31
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

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, Alicia Granse serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D043 - Felony 3. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,958. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sara Leonhardt

Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$41,734
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$41,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,734
Hire date
2019-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sara Leonhardt holds the role of Public Dfn Dispositional Advsr at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,734. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Joseph Scott

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$40,791
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$40,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,791
Hire date
2024-11-06
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
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

Joseph Scott works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Joseph earned $40,791 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adam Kujawa

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$40,452
Sub-department
Second Judicial District
Base pay
$40,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,452
Hire date
2013-02-25
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, 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, Adam Kujawa serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second Judicial District. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,452. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Magnuson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$40,235
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District
Base pay
$40,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,235
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
Anoka

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
Bi-Weekly

John Magnuson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $40,235. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ashley Jones

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$40,148
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$40,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,148
Hire date
2016-08-10
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
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

At Public Defense Board, Ashley Jones serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,148. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Genesis Van Wert

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$39,813
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$39,755
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,813
Hire date
2022-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Genesis Van Wert holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,813. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Luke Neuville

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$39,320
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$39,320
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,320
Hire date
2010-08-09
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

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
Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Luke Neuville serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,320. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lori Nelson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$39,075
Sub-department
Third District FT
Base pay
$34,050
Overtime
$1,231
Other pay
$3,795
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,075
Hire date
2024-05-22
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

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

At Public Defense Board, Lori Nelson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,075. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lindsay Hammond

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$37,250
Sub-department
Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay
$37,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,250
Hire date
2025-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

Lindsay Hammond holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,250. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Allison Steenblock

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$36,996
Sub-department
Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay
$36,996
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,996
Hire date
2016-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Allison Steenblock holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,996. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Carmen-Aimee Sandoval Vazquez

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$36,405
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$36,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,405
Hire date
2022-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Carmen-Aimee Sandoval Vazquez is a Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $36,405. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Joel Baumann

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$35,957
Sub-department
J52D416 - Felony 4
Base pay
$26,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,601
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,957
Hire date
2022-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Joel Baumann is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D416 - Felony 4. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $35,957. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Chelsey Fischbach

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$34,626
Sub-department
Seventh District FT
Base pay
$31,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,132
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,626
Hire date
2021-09-14
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, Chelsey Fischbach serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,626. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jeremy Curran

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$32,892
Sub-department
Ninth District-PT Crookston
Base pay
$32,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,892
Hire date
2022-02-02
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

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

Jeremy Curran is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Pt Crookston. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $32,892. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Julian Robinson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$31,632
Sub-department
J52D416 - Felony 4
Base pay
$20,682
Overtime
$1,835
Other pay
$9,115
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,632
Hire date
2022-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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, Julian Robinson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D416 - Felony 4. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,632. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Betsy O'Keefe

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$31,408
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$29,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,408
Hire date
2023-11-08
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
J52
Bargaining Unit Number
301
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Betsy O'Keefe holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $31,408. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Joshua Jyring

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$30,487
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$27,960
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,527
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,487
Hire date
2023-08-16
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

Joshua Jyring works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $30,487 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ryan Franklin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$28,353
Sub-department
J52D418 - GMM 3
Base pay
$22,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,607
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,353
Hire date
2021-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

At Public Defense Board, Ryan Franklin serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D418 - Gmm 3. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,353. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.