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 9

Holly Frame

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2023-12-06
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Holly Frame works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Holly earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Michael Hanson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2023-11-22
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: 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, Michael Hanson serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Fifth Judicial District. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mark Gaughan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Second District Judicial PT
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2023-03-01
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, Mark Gaughan serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Second District Judicial Pt. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Todd Donegan

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2023-02-01
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: 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, Todd Donegan serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Adam Goldfine

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Second Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2021-02-17
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Adam Goldfine works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Second Judicial District. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Adam earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Dillon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2019-09-04
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: 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

John Dillon works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. John earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Geis

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2018-04-18
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: 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, Brian Geis serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mitchell Brunfelt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Ninth Dist - PT Grand Rpd 2(I)
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2018-03-07
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: 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

Mitchell Brunfelt works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District - Pt Grand Rpd 2(I). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Mitchell earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Peter Martin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2018-02-21
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Peter Martin works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Peter earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Christopher Sailors

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2016-06-27
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: 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 Sailors serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Marvin Lenway

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Third District PT
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2012-06-27
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: 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

Marvin Lenway is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Third District Pt. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Douglas Myren

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2011-11-23
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

Douglas Myren holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First District 17B. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Anders Erickson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: State Paid Part-Time
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2011-04-11
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Anders Erickson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within State Paid Part-Time. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Scott Nokes

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2010-12-23
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, Scott Nokes serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within First Judicial District. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jennifer Congdon

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First District 17B
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2009-06-02
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: 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

Jennifer Congdon holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First District 17B. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Malcolm Whynott

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2008-02-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Stearns

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, Malcolm Whynott serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Chitwood

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2008-01-07
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Defense Board, John Chitwood serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Susan Drabek

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2007-10-31
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

At Public Defense Board, Susan Drabek serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rebecca Waxse

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2007-09-19
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

Rebecca Waxse holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kenneth Kludt

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2007-06-01
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: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kenneth Kludt is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ethan Allen

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-11-29
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: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 300
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Ethan Allen is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

John Sadowski

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-06-20
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

John Sadowski is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Ray Horton

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Ninth District PT-Brainerd 2
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-06-28
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: 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

Ray Horton works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Ninth District Pt-Brainerd 2. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Ray earned $118,875 in 2025. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Melvin Welch

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-05-23
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: Isanti

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

Melvin Welch is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jesse Mickels

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-01-30
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: 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, Jesse Mickels serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

James Anderson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Eight District PT
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2021-03-17
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: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

James Anderson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Eight District Pt. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jolanta Howard

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-04-20
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

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

Jolanta Howard is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Gina Iannone

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-01-11
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

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

Gina Iannone holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Cathleen Gabriel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2004-06-01
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

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

Cathleen Gabriel is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Patricia Phill

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-01-09
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: Dakota

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

Patricia Phill is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Joan Fluegel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2006-01-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Dakota

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

Joan Fluegel holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Mackenzie Guptil

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-10-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: 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: Bi-Weekly

Mackenzie Guptil holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Brian Toay

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-08-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Stearns

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

At Public Defense Board, Brian Toay serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Lis Severson

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District Pt
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-05-25
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

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

Lis Severson holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District Pt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Kurt Knuesel

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-03-14
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

At Public Defense Board, Kurt Knuesel serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Third Judical District. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Alfred Alliegro

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth District - North Branch
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2005-01-03
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Alfred Alliegro works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Tenth District - North Branch. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Alfred earned $118,875 in 2025. They are represented by Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Jason Migala

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2004-11-03
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Stearns

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

Jason Migala holds the role of Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Katherine Malmanger

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2004-10-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense - Asst Attorney
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Stearns

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

At Public Defense Board, Katherine Malmanger serves as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,875. Union affiliation: Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Rory Durkin

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Tenth Judicial District Pt
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2004-10-06
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

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

Rory Durkin is a Public Defense Assistant Attorney at Public Defense Board within Tenth Judicial District Pt. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $118,875. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.

Karmen Mcquitty

Public Defense Assistant Attorney/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$118,875

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District
Base pay: $118,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,875
Hire date: 2004-06-16
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: 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: Bi-Weekly

Karmen Mcquitty works as a Public Defense Assistant Attorney for Public Defense Board within Fourth Judicial District. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Karmen earned $118,875 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense - Asst Attorney.