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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
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+

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

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 35

Shawnee' Bailey

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,556
Sub-department
2nd District Criminal
Base pay
$71,451
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,556
Hire date
2003-10-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shawnee' Bailey works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 2Nd District Criminal. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Shawnee' earned $71,556 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Caleb Anthony

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,541
Sub-department
3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay
$71,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,541
Hire date
2023-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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

Caleb Anthony works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted Judge. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Caleb earned $71,541 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Chelsea Selleck

Jud Accounting Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,509
Sub-department
3rd District Staff
Base pay
$71,496
Overtime
$13
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,509
Hire date
2008-06-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

At Trial Courts, Chelsea Selleck serves as a Jud Accounting Specialist within 3Rd District Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,509. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Brian Partch

Jud Court Reporter Lead - Cmr/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,494
Sub-department
4th District CMR
Base pay
$71,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,494
Hire date
2015-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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, Brian Partch serves as a Jud Court Reporter Lead - Cmr within 4Th District Cmr. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,494. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Cynthia Zweber

Jud Inform Technician Specialist II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,396
Sub-department
4th District Info Tech
Base pay
$70,119
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,396
Hire date
2021-10-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Cynthia Zweber serves as a Jud Inform Technician Specialist II within 4Th District Information Technician. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,396. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Lisa Knisley

Jud Court Reporter/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,326
Sub-department
4th District CMR
Base pay
$71,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,326
Hire date
2018-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
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
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Lisa Knisley serves as a Jud Court Reporter within 4Th District Cmr. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,326. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Mary Her

Jud Accountant I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,313
Sub-department
2nd District Administration
Base pay
$71,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,313
Hire date
2022-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Mary Her works as a Jud Accountant I for Trial Courts within 2Nd District Administration. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Mary earned $71,313 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Laurin Olson

Jud Treatment Courts Coordinator/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$71,310
Sub-department
4th District Criminal
Base pay
$71,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,310
Hire date
2021-09-01
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
222
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Laurin Olson works as a Jud Treatment Courts Coordinator for Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Laurin earned $71,310 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Pablo Bagnasco Corrales

Jud Court Interpreter/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,285
Sub-department
MNInterprtandSchSpecialistUnit
Base pay
$70,541
Overtime
$744
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,285
Hire date
2023-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
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
330
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Pablo Bagnasco Corrales works as a Jud Court Interpreter for Trial Courts within Mninterprtandschspecialistunit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Pablo earned $71,285 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Michael Buttgereit

Jud Train & Develop Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,184
Sub-department
2nd District Civil
Base pay
$71,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,184
Hire date
2023-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Michael Buttgereit works as a Jud Train & Develop Specialist for Trial Courts within 2Nd District Civil. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $71,184 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Aleesha Ward

Jud Treatment Courts Coordinator/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$71,141
Sub-department
6th District Staff
Base pay
$70,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,141
Hire date
2015-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Aleesha Ward is a Jud Treatment Courts Coordinator at Trial Courts within 6Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $71,141. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Rebecca Spreigl

Jud Human Resources Coordin/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,130
Sub-department
4th District Human Resources
Base pay
$70,598
Overtime
$532
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,130
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Rebecca Spreigl works as a Jud Human Resources Coordin for Trial Courts within 4Th District Human Resources. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $71,130 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Haley Eustice

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,046
Sub-department
3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay
$71,046
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,046
Hire date
2022-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
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
222
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Haley Eustice is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted Judge. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,046. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Nancysue Howland

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,035
Sub-department
10th District - Anoka
Base pay
$70,844
Overtime
$192
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,035
Hire date
2005-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nancysue Howland works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Nancysue earned $71,035 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Ryan Sargent

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,015
Sub-department
4th District Criminal E-Filing
Base pay
$71,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,015
Hire date
2006-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Sargent is a Jud Court Operations Specialist at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal E-Filing. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,015. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Colleen Maddux

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$71,012
Sub-department
2nd District Criminal
Base pay
$71,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,012
Hire date
2007-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Colleen Maddux serves as a Jud Court Operations Specialist within 2Nd District Criminal. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,012. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Jill Ross

Jud Court Reporter/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,956
Sub-department
4th District CMR
Base pay
$68,478
Overtime
$239
Other pay
$2,239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,956
Hire date
2018-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Jill Ross works as a Jud Court Reporter for Trial Courts within 4Th District Cmr. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Jill earned $70,956 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Brian Kluge

Jud Inform Technician Specialist II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,888
Sub-department
4th District Info Tech
Base pay
$69,497
Overtime
$126
Other pay
$1,266
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,888
Hire date
2013-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Kluge works as a Jud Inform Technician Specialist II for Trial Courts within 4Th District Information Technician. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $70,888 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Vanessa Burton

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,862
Sub-department
7th District Ottertail
Base pay
$70,862
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,862
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Vanessa Burton works as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor for Trial Courts within 7Th District Ottertail. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Vanessa earned $70,862 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Alexander Asawa

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,852
Sub-department
10th Washington Judge
Base pay
$70,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,852
Hire date
2024-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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

Alexander Asawa works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 10Th Washington Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Alexander earned $70,852 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Edith Gamero De Handsuch

Jud Court Interpreter/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,846
Sub-department
MNInterprtandSchSpecialistUnit
Base pay
$70,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,846
Hire date
2023-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Edith Gamero De Handsuch works as a Jud Court Interpreter for Trial Courts within Mninterprtandschspecialistunit. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Edith earned $70,846 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Samantha Braaten

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,790
Sub-department
9th Beltrami Judge
Base pay
$69,048
Overtime
$79
Other pay
$1,663
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,790
Hire date
2008-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
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
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samantha Braaten holds the role of Jud Court Reporter Elect at Trial Courts within 9Th Beltrami Judge. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,790. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Yangmee Thao

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,767
Sub-department
4th Dist Criminal Brookdale 2
Base pay
$69,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,583
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,767
Hire date
2011-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Yangmee Thao is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal Brookdale 2. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,767. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Sadie Nelson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,740
Sub-department
10th District - Washington
Base pay
$70,740
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,740
Hire date
1997-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sadie Nelson works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Sadie earned $70,740 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Thomas Piltoff

Jud Court Reporter Steno/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,739
Sub-department
1st Carver Judge
Base pay
$69,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,663
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,739
Hire date
2018-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
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
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Piltoff is a Jud Court Reporter Steno at Trial Courts within 1St Carver Judge. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,739. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Heather Holland

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$70,570
Sub-department
10th District - Isanti
Base pay
$70,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,570
Hire date
1998-06-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Heather Holland serves as a Jud CT Operations Leadworker I within 10Th District - Isanti. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,570. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Lee Cuellar

Jud Judicial Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,529
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$70,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,529
Hire date
2020-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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, Lee Cuellar serves as a Jud Judicial Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,529. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Matthew Koehne

Jud Court Reporter Lead - Cmr/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,513
Sub-department
4th District CMR
Base pay
$70,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,513
Hire date
2024-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Matthew Koehne works as a Jud Court Reporter Lead - Cmr for Trial Courts within 4Th District Cmr. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $70,513 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Megan Erwin

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,481
Sub-department
3rd Steele
Base pay
$70,384
Overtime
$97
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,481
Hire date
2023-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Megan Erwin works as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor for Trial Courts within 3Rd Steele. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $70,481 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Barbara Pearson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,453
Sub-department
1st Dakota
Base pay
$69,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,453
Hire date
2004-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech
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
331
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Barbara Pearson holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,453. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Logan Micek

Judicial Business Process Spe/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,359
Sub-department
4th District Administration
Base pay
$68,274
Overtime
$2,085
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,359
Hire date
2019-08-28
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

Logan Micek holds the role of Judicial Business Process Spe 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 $70,359. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Holly Wetschka

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,333
Sub-department
1st Dakota
Base pay
$69,792
Overtime
$541
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,333
Hire date
2016-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Holly Wetschka holds the role of Jud Court Operation Supervisor at Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,333. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Megan Kohls

Jud Judicial Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,265
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay
$70,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,265
Hire date
2011-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

Megan Kohls works as a Jud Judicial Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $70,265 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Yiwei Chen

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$70,238
Sub-department
7th Douglas Judge
Base pay
$70,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,238
Hire date
2024-01-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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

Yiwei Chen works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 7Th Douglas Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Yiwei earned $70,238 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Billington

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$70,177
Sub-department
7th Stearns Judge
Base pay
$70,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,177
Hire date
2008-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Jennifer Billington works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 7Th Stearns Judge. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $70,177 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Evan Ottaviani

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$70,177
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$70,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,177
Hire date
2021-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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

Evan Ottaviani is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $70,177. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Joseph Shields

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$70,177
Sub-department
1st Dakota Judge
Base pay
$70,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,177
Hire date
2020-03-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Joseph Shields holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 1St Dakota Judge. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,177. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Barbara Fleming

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$70,177
Sub-department
10th Anoka Judge
Base pay
$70,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,177
Hire date
2014-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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

Barbara Fleming holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 10Th Anoka Judge. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $70,177. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Grady Holtberg

Jud Treatment Courts Coordinator/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$70,121
Sub-department
5th District Staff
Base pay
$70,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,121
Hire date
2017-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

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

Grady Holtberg works as a Jud Treatment Courts Coordinator for Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Grady earned $70,121 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Samantha Lambrecht

Jud Human Resources Coordin/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$70,088
Sub-department
2nd District Administration
Base pay
$70,050
Overtime
$38
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,088
Hire date
2017-12-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Samantha Lambrecht works as a Jud Human Resources Coordin for Trial Courts within 2Nd District Administration. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $70,088 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.