Minnesota / Trial Courts

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Trial Courts

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Trial Courts operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2025, this agency had 3,104 employees with median total compensation of $61,906; the highest distinct record was $211,699.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $222M
Employees: 3,104
Median total: $61,906
Highest record: $211,699

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$250$190,118+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,906) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $70,796 (99%)
Overtime — $75 (0%)
Other — $660 (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

$17,238

$46,127

$61,906

$82,862

$158,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,238. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Jud Court Operations Associate

1,005 · $47,550

Jud District Court Law Clerk

427 · $61,903

Jud District Court Judge

282 · $190,117

Jud Court Reporter Steno

152 · $84,682

Jud Court Operation Supervisor

149 · $82,000

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$210.8M —	3,118 —	$58,520 —
2025	$222M ▲ 5.3%	3,104 ▼ 0.4%	$61,906 ▲ 5.8%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Lori Klein

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$102,897

Sub-department: 3rd Case Processing
Base pay: $102,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,897
Hire date: 2016-12-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Freeborn

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lori Klein works as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor for Trial Courts within 3Rd Case Processing. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Lori earned $102,897 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Amy Draeger

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$102,738

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $102,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,738
Hire date: 2008-02-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 30
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Draeger is a Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working part-time, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $102,738. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Amanda Jameson

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$102,378

Sub-department: 2nd District Special CourtsJuv
Base pay: $102,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,378
Hire date: 2003-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Jameson works as a Jud Court Operations Manager for Trial Courts within 2Nd District Special Courtsjuv. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $102,378 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Carla Lawrence

Judicial Business Process Spe/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$102,186

Sub-department: 5th District
Base pay: $99,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,404
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,186
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carla Lawrence holds the role of Judicial Business Process Spe at Trial Courts within 5Th District. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,186. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Meghan Knapp

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$102,151

Sub-department: 1st District Staff
Base pay: $101,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,151
Hire date: 2008-10-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Meghan Knapp holds the role of Jud Accounting Manager at Trial Courts within 1St District Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,151. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

James Cunningham Jr

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,980

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $101,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,980
Hire date: 2003-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

James Cunningham Jr works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. James earned $101,980 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Rebecca Peterson

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$101,884

Sub-department: 5th Blue Earth Judge
Base pay: $101,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,884
Hire date: 2008-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca Peterson holds the role of Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 5Th Blue Earth Judge. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,884. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Bernard Petermeier

Jud Inform Technician Specialist III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,764

Sub-department: 4th District Info Tech
Base pay: $98,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,764
Hire date: 2015-02-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bernard Petermeier holds the role of Jud Inform Technician Specialist III at Trial Courts within 4Th District Information Technician. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,764. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Alexis Larson

Jud Human Resources Generalist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,696

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $100,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,696
Hire date: 2019-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexis Larson is a Jud Human Resources Generalist at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,696. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Theresa Crunk

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,678

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $101,678
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,678
Hire date: 2015-07-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Theresa Crunk holds the role of Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,678. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Michael Valleau

Jud Court Oper Analyst I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,519

Sub-department: 4th District Administration
Base pay: $99,132
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,388
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,519
Hire date: 2019-01-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Valleau holds the role of Jud Court Oper Analyst I at Trial Courts within 4Th District Administration. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,519. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Adrienne Conzemius

Jud Court Reporter Steno/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,506

Sub-department: 10th Washington Judge
Base pay: $101,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,506
Hire date: 2003-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 332
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Adrienne Conzemius serves as a Jud Court Reporter Steno within 10Th Washington Judge. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,506. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Lila Bolke

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,381

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $101,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,381
Hire date: 2014-08-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Lila Bolke serves as a Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,381. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Andrea Dahl

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,345

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal-Managers
Base pay: $101,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,345
Hire date: 2006-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrea Dahl is a Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal-Managers. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,345. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Aimee Primus

Jud Multi County Court Administrative II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,334

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $101,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,334
Hire date: 2006-02-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 32
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Aimee Primus serves as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative II within 5Th District Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,334. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Erin Vieths

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,096

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $101,096
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,096
Hire date: 2011-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Vieths holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 3Rd District Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,096. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Andrew Pederson

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$101,031

Sub-department: 10th District - Washington
Base pay: $100,531
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,031
Hire date: 2019-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Pederson works as a Jud Court Operations Manager for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $101,031 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Drew Vanderlinden

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$100,972

Sub-department: 2nd District Criminal
Base pay: $98,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,836
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,972
Hire date: 2012-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Drew Vanderlinden is a Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Criminal. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,972. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Theresa Ames

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$100,553

Sub-department: 2nd District Criminal
Base pay: $97,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,553
Hire date: 2003-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Theresa Ames serves as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I within 2Nd District Criminal. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,553. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Sullivan Schlotfeldt

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$100,519

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $97,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,519
Hire date: 2012-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Sullivan Schlotfeldt holds the role of Jud Accounting Manager at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,519. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kelcie Groth

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$100,297

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $98,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,297
Hire date: 2015-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Kelcie Groth serves as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I within 9Th District Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,297. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jaron Ballou

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$100,115

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $100,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,115
Hire date: 2014-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jaron Ballou is a Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,115. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jenny Schmidt

Judicial Business Process Spe/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,991

Sub-department: 7th District Staff
Base pay: $99,991
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,991
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jenny Schmidt works as a Judicial Business Process Spe for Trial Courts within 7Th District Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Jenny earned $99,991 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kelly Browne

Jud Inform Technician Specialist III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,949

Sub-department: 4th District Info Tech
Base pay: $99,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,949
Hire date: 2011-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelly Browne is a Jud Inform Technician Specialist III at Trial Courts within 4Th District Information Technician. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,949. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Heidi Carstensen

Jud Staff Generalist II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,755

Sub-department: 10th District - Washington
Base pay: $99,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,755
Hire date: 2006-08-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heidi Carstensen holds the role of Jud Staff Generalist II at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,755. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Shannon Meyer

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,577

Sub-department: 1st District Staff
Base pay: $99,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,577
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Le Sueur

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Meyer works as a Jud Court Administrator I for Trial Courts within 1St District Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $99,577 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kim Peterson

Jud Multi County Court Administrative III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,456

Sub-department: 7th District Staff
Base pay: $99,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,456
Hire date: 2008-07-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 33
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kim Peterson is a Jud Multi County Court Administrative III at Trial Courts within 7Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,456. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jeffrey Reese

Jud Inform Technician Specialist III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,395

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $99,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,395
Hire date: 2013-07-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Reese is a Jud Inform Technician Specialist III at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,395. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Katherine O'Connell

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,222

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $99,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,222
Hire date: 2017-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katherine O'Connell holds the role of Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,222. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kathryn Ouren

Jud Multi County Court Administrative III/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$99,098

Sub-department: 7th District Staff
Base pay: $58,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $40,801
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,098
Hire date: 1996-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 33
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Ouren is a Jud Multi County Court Administrative III at Trial Courts within 7Th District Staff. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $99,098. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Nicolas Pritchard

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$99,078

Sub-department: 4th District Finance
Base pay: $96,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,029
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,078
Hire date: 2018-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicolas Pritchard works as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I for Trial Courts within 4Th District Finance. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Nicolas earned $99,078 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jill Ramaker

Jud Self-Help Center Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$99,036

Sub-department: 2nd District Special CourtsJuv
Base pay: $99,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,036
Hire date: 2015-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jill Ramaker holds the role of Jud Self-Help Center Supervisor at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Special Courtsjuv. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,036. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Anna Fisher

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,946

Sub-department: 5th Blue Earth Judge
Base pay: $97,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,946
Hire date: 2008-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anna Fisher holds the role of Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 5Th Blue Earth Judge. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,946. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Sean Lane

Jud Staff Generalist II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,583

Sub-department: 2nd District Special CourtsJuv
Base pay: $95,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,583
Hire date: 2000-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sean Lane is a Jud Staff Generalist II at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Special Courtsjuv. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,583. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Raymond Flores Lopez

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,451

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal-Managers
Base pay: $98,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,451
Hire date: 2023-03-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Raymond Flores Lopez serves as a Jud Court Operations Manager within 4Th District Criminal-Managers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,451. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Matthew Lehman

Jud Communications Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,400

Sub-department: 4th District Administration
Base pay: $98,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,400
Hire date: 2021-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Lehman is a Jud Communications Specialist at Trial Courts within 4Th District Administration. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,400. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Dana Wahwassuck

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,337

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $98,337
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,337
Hire date: 2013-06-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Dana Wahwassuck holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,337. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Johnson

Jud Human Resources Specialist/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$98,331

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $98,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,331
Hire date: 2002-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Johnson is a Jud Human Resources Specialist at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Administration. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $98,331. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Susan Swanson

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,211

Sub-department: 7th District Stearns
Base pay: $96,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,211
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Susan Swanson works as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor for Trial Courts within 7Th District Stearns. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Susan earned $98,211 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kristin Fish

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$98,190

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $95,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,190
Hire date: 2005-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Kristin Fish serves as a Jud Court Operations Manager within 10Th District - Anoka. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,190. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.