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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 8

Gordon Gustafson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2017-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Gordon Gustafson is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District 1. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lindsey Van Beek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
J52D414 - Juv
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2016-03-23
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, Lindsey Van Beek serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D414 - Juv. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Elizabeth Levine

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
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
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

At Public Defense Board, Elizabeth Levine serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Max Schafer-Lacoursiere

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2015-11-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Max Schafer-Lacoursiere works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Max earned $129,210 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joseph Bergstrom

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Fifth Judicial District 1
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2015-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Defense Board, Joseph Bergstrom serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District 1. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Tana Flaten

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Seventh District Moorhead
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2015-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Tana Flaten serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh District Moorhead. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Catherine Turner

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-11-17
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

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

Catherine Turner is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lindsey Tuttle

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 4
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-11-19
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

At Public Defense Board, Lindsey Tuttle serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District 4. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,210. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Phillip Czarnecki

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Phillip Czarnecki is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Horvath

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2014-02-12
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

James Horvath holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D426 - Felony 2. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Emma Koski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2013-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Emma Koski holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Second District. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,210. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Neal

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
J52D413 - Felony 6
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
2013-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Laura Neal works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D413 - Felony 6. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Laura earned $129,210 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brigid Murphy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$129,210
Sub-department
Eighth Judicial District
Base pay
$129,210
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$129,210
Hire date
1999-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brigid Murphy holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,210. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Robyn Uri

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$128,588
Sub-department
J52D043 - Felony 3
Base pay
$128,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,588
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Robyn Uri is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D043 - Felony 3. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,588. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Heidi Hovis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$127,833
Sub-department
Seventh Judicial District
Base pay
$123,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,833
Hire date
2016-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Heidi Hovis holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,833. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Sieben

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$127,123
Sub-department
J52D426 - Felony 2
Base pay
$127,123
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,123
Hire date
2024-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

James Sieben works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D426 - Felony 2. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. James earned $127,123 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Laura Zobrack

Public Defense Investigator/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$127,055
Sub-department
Tenth Judicial District 2
Base pay
$124,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,983
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$127,055
Hire date
1999-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

Laura Zobrack holds the role of Public Defense Investigator at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District 2. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,055. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Sean Barbour

Public Defense Information Technician Spc 2/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$126,084
Sub-department
J52D411 - Mgmt 1
Base pay
$101,818
Overtime
$2,545
Other pay
$21,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$126,084
Hire date
2016-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Sean Barbour works as a Public Defense Information Technician Spc 2 for Public Defense Board within J52D411 - Management 1. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Sean earned $126,084 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Janna Schiltz

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$124,882
Sub-department
Ninth District - Management
Base pay
$121,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,932
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,882
Hire date
2016-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Janna Schiltz serves as a Public Defense Administrative Assistant within Ninth District - Management. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,882. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Elizabeth Engen

Public Defense Administrative Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$124,882
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$121,950
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,932
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,882
Hire date
2009-12-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Engen holds the role of Public Defense Administrative Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,882. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Keith Boysen

Public Defense Information Technician Sp 3/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$124,712
Sub-department
ASO Technology Department
Base pay
$121,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,928
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,712
Hire date
2017-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense-Unrep Personnel
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
308
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Keith Boysen serves as a Public Defense Information Technician Sp 3 within Aso Technology Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,712. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Unrep Personnel.

Leah Graf

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$124,115
Sub-department
Appellate Office 3
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,914
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,115
Hire date
2012-08-01
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

Leah Graf is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,115. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Dean Lambrecht

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$124,115
Sub-department
J52D414 - Juv
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,914
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,115
Hire date
2015-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Dean Lambrecht serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within J52D414 - Juv. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,115. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Prentice-Mott

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$124,115
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,914
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$124,115
Hire date
2014-10-22
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

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, Sarah Prentice-Mott serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,115. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Abbey Bowe

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$123,999
Sub-department
Third Judicial District
Base pay
$121,085
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,914
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,999
Hire date
2013-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Abbey Bowe holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,999. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Scott Collins

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,456
Sub-department
Ninth District-ThiefRiverFalls
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,456
Hire date
2007-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Scott Collins holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Ninth District-Thiefriverfalls. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adam Lozeau

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Appellate Office 1
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2015-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Adam Lozeau is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 1. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christine Tabora

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
J52D413 - Felony 6
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2023-04-03
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

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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

Christine Tabora works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within J52D413 - Felony 6. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Christine earned $121,202 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Sarah Leonard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2013-11-06
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

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, Sarah Leonard serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Saumer

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Sixth Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2014-11-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Alexander Saumer holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Benjamin Refling

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2023-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Benjamin Refling serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joshua Lunderby

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
Third Judical District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Joshua Lunderby holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joshua Dingel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Joshua Dingel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alexander Vian

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Alexander Vian serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Zachary Lyngaas

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
First Judicial District
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2016-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Zachary Lyngaas serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,202. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Aaron Olson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
J52D049 - Suburbs
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2014-05-27
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

Aaron Olson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D049 - Suburbs. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,202. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Amanda Brodhag

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$121,202
Sub-department
J52D048 - Mgmt 3
Base pay
$121,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,202
Hire date
2014-05-27
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

Amanda Brodhag is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within J52D048 - Management 3. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,202. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Somah Yarney

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp
$120,849
Sub-department
Second District
Base pay
$120,849
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,849
Hire date
2005-04-06
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, 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, Somah Yarney serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,849. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Abress

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$119,803
Sub-department
9th District Asst Public Def
Base pay
$119,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$119,803
Hire date
2024-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

John Abress is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within 9Th District Assistant Public Def. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $119,803. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kevin Duffy

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp
$118,875
Sub-department
Ninth District-PT Crookston
Base pay
$118,875
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$118,875
Hire date
2024-02-28
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, 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, Kevin Duffy serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Ninth District-Pt Crookston. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.