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 5

Steven Huglen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2012-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Steven Huglen is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Caroline Hicks

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2011-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Caroline Hicks serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fourth District-Isaacman. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Richard Ohlenberg

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2011-08-03
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

Richard Ohlenberg works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Richard earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christine Ledebuhr

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2011-01-03
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

Christine Ledebuhr holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kathryn Groppoli

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 7
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2010-07-07
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

Kathryn Groppoli holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 7. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Camillya Bryant

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: J52D414 - Juv
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2005-10-12
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

Camillya Bryant works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D414 - Juv. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Camillya earned $157,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Patricia Hughes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second Judicial District FT
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2005-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Patricia Hughes is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Matthew Jaimet

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2005-08-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Matthew Jaimet works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $157,893 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sara Euteneuer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 3
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2005-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Sara Euteneuer serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Appellate Office 3. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jeffrey Benson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2003-12-03
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

Jeffrey Benson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Erik Sandvick

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second District-Carter
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2003-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Erik Sandvick works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second District-Carter. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Erik earned $157,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Champagne

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: J52D046 - GMM 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2003-03-03
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

Christopher Champagne holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D046 - Gmm 1. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Lynch

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2002-10-02
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Lynch is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Deven Nice

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Seventh District Detroit Lakes
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2016-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Deven Nice serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Detroit Lakes. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Julie Nelson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2002-08-07
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

Julie Nelson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 1. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michelle Chalstrom

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: J52D414 - Juv
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2002-01-09
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

Michelle Chalstrom is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D414 - Juv. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Aaron Jordan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2001-08-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Aaron Jordan serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Carrie Prentice

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: J52D049 - Suburbs
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2000-08-16
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

Carrie Prentice is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D049 - Suburbs. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Rainville

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fourth District-Isaacman
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2000-06-12
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

Peter Rainville works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth District-Isaacman. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $157,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Chaplinski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2000-01-12
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, 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, Jennifer Chaplinski serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Roy Spurbeck

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1999-10-13
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

Roy Spurbeck holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Rovney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 2005-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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: Hourly

Christopher Rovney works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $157,893 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lori Flohaug

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Ninth Dist - Grand Rpd FT 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1999-08-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Lori Flohaug works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Grand Rpd Ft 2. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Lori earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jodi Thinesen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1999-03-12
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jodi Thinesen holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kimberly Hall

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1998-10-19
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Hall holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Stephen Grigsby

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1998-10-19
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

Stephen Grigsby is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sean Mcguire

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Appellate Office 1
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1998-09-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Sean Mcguire works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 1. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Sean earned $157,893 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lauri Traub

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1997-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Lauri Traub is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bradley Zunker

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1997-01-02
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

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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, Bradley Zunker serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lunhia Yang

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1996-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

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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

Lunhia Yang works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch2. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Lunhia earned $157,893 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Elizabeth Hiljus

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1996-04-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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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

Elizabeth Hiljus works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Bret Nelson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1995-03-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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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

Bret Nelson works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Bret earned $157,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Schan Sorkness

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Seventh District-Fergus Falls
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Defense Board, Schan Sorkness serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District-Fergus Falls. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Soren Petrek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1994-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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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

Soren Petrek works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Soren earned $157,893 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lara Whiteside

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1994-08-09
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

Lara Whiteside is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,893. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Plunkett

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: Third District FT
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1992-12-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Peter Plunkett works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Third District Ft. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Peter earned $157,893 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rochelle Winn

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1992-09-02
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

Rochelle Winn holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,893. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Steven Russett

Public Defense Managing Attrny/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,893

Sub-department: State Public Defender
Base pay: $157,893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,893
Hire date: 1984-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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: 308
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Russett works as a Public Defense Managing Attrny for Public Defense Board within State Public Defender. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years as a full-time employee. Steven earned $157,893 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Melanie Dotty

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,817

Sub-department: Ninth District - Brainerd
Base pay: $157,817
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,817
Hire date: 1997-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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

Melanie Dotty holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,817. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adrianne Mcmahon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$157,741

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay: $157,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,741
Hire date: 2009-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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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, Adrianne Mcmahon serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 2. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,741. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.