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

Charles Bliayang

Jud Inform Technician Supervisor I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$111,000

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $110,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,000
Hire date: 2021-09-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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

Charles Bliayang holds the role of Jud Inform Technician Supervisor I at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Administration. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,000. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Pamala Shaw

Jud Multi County Court Administrative II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,890

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $107,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,890
Hire date: 2006-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 32
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Roseau

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, Pamala Shaw serves as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative II within 9Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,890. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Johnson

Jud Human Resources Manager I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,841

Sub-department: 1st District Staff
Base pay: $108,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,841
Hire date: 2002-02-04
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

Jennifer Johnson holds the role of Jud Human Resources Manager I at Trial Courts within 1St District Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,841. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Isabelle Clough

Jud Research Analyst II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,668

Sub-department: 4th District Administration
Base pay: $110,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,668
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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

Isabelle Clough holds the role of Jud Research Analyst II at Trial Courts within 4Th District Administration. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,668. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Bonnie Nordlund

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,362

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay: $84,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,362
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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

Bonnie Nordlund holds the role of Jud Court Reporter Elect at Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted Judge. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,362. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Nicolas Pritchard

Jud IT Senior Project Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,353

Sub-department: 4th District Finance
Base pay: $107,129
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,224
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,353
Hire date: 2018-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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

Nicolas Pritchard works as a Jud IT Senior Project Manager for Trial Courts within 4Th District Finance. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicolas earned $110,353 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

David Goeddertz

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$110,065

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $107,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,065
Hire date: 2003-12-31
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

David Goeddertz holds the role of Jud Accounting Manager at Trial Courts within 9Th District Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,065. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Calvin Pipenhagen

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,982

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal-Managers
Base pay: $106,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,982
Hire date: 2014-04-23
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

Calvin Pipenhagen holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal-Managers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,982. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Magdalen Skelton

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,669

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $107,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,669
Hire date: 2004-08-02
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

Magdalen Skelton holds the role of Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,669. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kenzie Bohnsack

Jud Senior Clinic Forensic Psychologist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,435

Sub-department: 4th District Psych Services
Base pay: $109,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,435
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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, Kenzie Bohnsack serves as a Jud Senior Clinic Forensic Psychologist within 4Th District Psychologist Services. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,435. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Bridget Nusser

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$109,168

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $109,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,168
Hire date: 2002-03-04
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bridget Nusser works as a Jud Accounting Manager for Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Bridget earned $109,168 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Breanne Baty

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,876

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $108,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,876
Hire date: 2016-06-20
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, Breanne Baty serves as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I within 2Nd District Administration. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,876. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lori Hunstad

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$108,863

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $89,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,863
Hire date: 1996-05-01
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lori Hunstad works as a Jud Court Operations Manager for Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Lori earned $108,863 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Carissa Scholz

Jud Multi County Court Administrative II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,391

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $105,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,045
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,391
Hire date: 2006-05-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 32
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

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, Carissa Scholz serves as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative II within 9Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,391. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Mary Dickinson

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,295

Sub-department: 4th District Finance
Base pay: $108,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,295
Hire date: 2018-11-28
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

Mary Dickinson holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Finance. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,295. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Teresa Vanbuskirk

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,293

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $104,765
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,528
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,293
Hire date: 2005-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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

Teresa Vanbuskirk works as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I for Trial Courts within 3Rd District Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Teresa earned $108,293 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Patricia Amberg

Jud Court Administrator I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,210

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $103,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,498
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,210
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Redwood

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, Patricia Amberg serves as a Jud Court Administrator I within 5Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,210. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Linda Murray

Jud Administrative Hearing Officer/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,092

Sub-department: 4th Dist Criminal Hearing
Base pay: $108,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,092
Hire date: 1997-07-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Linda Murray serves as a Jud Administrative Hearing Officer within 4Th District Criminal Hearing. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,092. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Maximillian Mosser

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$108,039

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $107,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,039
Hire date: 2012-04-25
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, Maximillian Mosser serves as a Jud Accounting Manager within 2Nd District Administration. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,039. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Becky Brandt

Jud Court Administrator III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$107,978

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $104,945
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,033
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,978
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

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

Becky Brandt is a Jud Court Administrator III at Trial Courts within 3Rd District Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,978. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Krista Smith

Jud Multi County Court Administrative III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$107,884

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $105,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,538
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,884
Hire date: 2013-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 33
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, Krista Smith serves as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative III within 9Th District Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,884. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jane Wareham

Jud Administrative Hearing Officer/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$107,615

Sub-department: 4th Dist Criminal Hearing
Base pay: $107,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,615
Hire date: 2015-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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, Jane Wareham serves as a Jud Administrative Hearing Officer within 4Th District Criminal Hearing. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,615. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Rita Worm

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$107,540

Sub-department: 1st Carver
Base pay: $107,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,540
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

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

Rita Worm is a Jud Court Operation Supervisor at Trial Courts within 1St Carver. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,540. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lisa Jones

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$107,063

Sub-department: 4th District Administration
Base pay: $107,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,063
Hire date: 2020-11-16
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

Lisa Jones holds the role of Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Administration. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,063. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jessica Rahier

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$107,008

Sub-department: 10th District - Sherburne
Base pay: $104,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,008
Hire date: 2003-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

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

Jessica Rahier is a Jud Court Operation Supervisor at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Sherburne. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,008. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Megan Bergman

Jud Multi County Court Administrative III/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$106,993

Sub-department: 7th District Staff
Base pay: $106,993
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,993
Hire date: 2000-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 33
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mille Lacs

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

Megan Bergman is a Jud Multi County Court Administrative III at Trial Courts within 7Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $106,993. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Angela Johnson

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$106,868

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $106,618
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,868
Hire date: 2005-02-28
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

At Trial Courts, Angela Johnson 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 $106,868. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Lindsay Snustad

Jud Staff Generalist II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$106,847

Sub-department: 6th District Staff
Base pay: $106,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,847
Hire date: 2019-03-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Lindsay Snustad holds the role of Jud Staff Generalist II at Trial Courts within 6Th District Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,847. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Ahmed Ahmed

Jud Accounting Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$106,202

Sub-department: 4th District Finance
Base pay: $105,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,202
Hire date: 2023-07-24
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

Ahmed Ahmed is a Jud Accounting Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Finance. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,202. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Lisa Kuhlman

Jud Court Administrator III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$106,093

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $106,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,093
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

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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, Lisa Kuhlman serves as a Jud Court Administrator III within 3Rd District Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,093. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Sheila Pierson

Jud Multi County Court Administrative I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$105,535

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $102,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,535
Hire date: 2000-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 31
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cottonwood

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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, Sheila Pierson serves as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative I within 5Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,535. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Heather Kirchner

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$105,520

Sub-department: 5th District Staff
Base pay: $102,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,976
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,520
Hire date: 2018-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nobles

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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

Heather Kirchner is a Jud Court Operations Manager at Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,520. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Dewi Bornt

Jud Inform Technician Specialist III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$105,486

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $105,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,486
Hire date: 2018-01-17
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, 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, Dewi Bornt serves as a Jud Inform Technician Specialist III within 2Nd District Administration. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,486. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Dana Anderson

Jud Multi County Court Administrative III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$105,346

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $105,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,346
Hire date: 2013-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 33
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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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

Dana Anderson works as a Jud Multi County Court Administrative III for Trial Courts within 9Th District Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Dana earned $105,346 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Vanessa Jeske

Jud Court Administrator III/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$105,167

Sub-department: 1st District Staff
Base pay: $104,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,167
Hire date: 2006-02-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

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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, Vanessa Jeske serves as a Jud Court Administrator III within 1St District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,167. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jan Peterson

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$104,814

Sub-department: 2nd District Crim
Base pay: $76,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $28,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,814
Hire date: 2003-07-01
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: No
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, Jan Peterson serves as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor within 2Nd District Criminal. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,814. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Lissarrague

Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$104,688

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $104,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,688
Hire date: 2012-04-02
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, 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, Jennifer Lissarrague serves as a Jud Trial Court Staff Attorney within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $104,688. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Leah Wermerskirchen

Jud Administrative Hearing Officer/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$104,646

Sub-department: 4th Dist Criminal Hearing
Base pay: $104,646
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,646
Hire date: 1996-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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

Leah Wermerskirchen holds the role of Jud Administrative Hearing Officer at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal Hearing. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,646. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Nicole Card Korby

Jud Court Administrative Mngr I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$104,421

Sub-department: 6th District Staff
Base pay: $103,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,421
Hire date: 2006-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

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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

Nicole Card Korby works as a Jud Court Administrative Mngr I for Trial Courts within 6Th District Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $104,421 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lisa Keller

Jud Court Operations Manager/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$104,148

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal-Managers
Base pay: $104,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,148
Hire date: 2012-03-09
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

Lisa Keller works as a Jud Court Operations Manager for Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal-Managers. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $104,148 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.