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
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

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 8

Vicki Taylor

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2018-11-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Vicki Taylor serves as a Jud Assistant Chief Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christine Long

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2010-06-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

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: Bi-Weekly

Christine Long works as a Jud Assistant Chief Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Christine earned $182,805 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Christa Daily

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2014-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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: Bi-Weekly

Christa Daily is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Shawn Bartsh

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2013-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Shawn Bartsh serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kristin Siegesmund

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2013-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Kristin Siegesmund serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Robyn Millenacker

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2010-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

Robyn Millenacker works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Robyn earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

John Guthmann

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2008-03-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

John Guthmann works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. John earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kristin Larson

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2008-01-01
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Bi-Weekly

Kristin Larson works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristin earned $182,805 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Janet Cain

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2008-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

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: Bi-Weekly

Janet Cain is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Robert Tiffany

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2007-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

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: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Robert Tiffany serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Elena Ostby

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2004-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

Elena Ostby is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jamie Goodwin

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 2003-11-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

Jamie Goodwin holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,805. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Christopher Lehmann

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1999-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

Christopher Lehmann holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,805. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Timothy Mcmanus

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1997-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

Timothy Mcmanus works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Troy Timmerman

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Faribault

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: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Troy Timmerman serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Thomas Van Hon

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1995-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

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: Bi-Weekly

Thomas Van Hon works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $182,805 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Darci Bentz

Jud Assistant Chief Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1994-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Jackson

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: Bi-Weekly

Darci Bentz holds the role of Jud Assistant Chief Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jill Eichenwald Cornwell

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$182,805

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $182,805
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,805
Hire date: 1994-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
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: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Jill Eichenwald Cornwell serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,805. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Robert Sommerville

Jud District Administrator B/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$178,483

Sub-department: 9th Cass Judge
Base pay: $178,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,483
Hire date: 2003-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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

Robert Sommerville works as a Jud District Administrator B for Trial Courts within 9Th Cass Judge. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Robert earned $178,483 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Melissa Kantola

Jud Deputy District Administrative C/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$178,457

Sub-department: 4th District Adminstration
Base pay: $177,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,457
Hire date: 2007-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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

Melissa Kantola works as a Jud Deputy District Administrative C for Trial Courts within 4Th District Adminstration. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $178,457 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Erik Askegaard

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$177,735

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $177,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,735
Hire date: 2010-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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

Erik Askegaard holds the role of Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,735. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Karl Schmidt

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$175,549

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $175,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,549
Hire date: 1994-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Benton

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: Bi-Weekly

At Trial Courts, Karl Schmidt serves as a Jud District Court Judge within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,549. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Brandy Martin

Jud Deputy District Administrative C/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$175,407

Sub-department: 4th District Adminstration
Base pay: $175,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,407
Hire date: 2013-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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

Brandy Martin works as a Jud Deputy District Administrative C for Trial Courts within 4Th District Adminstration. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Brandy earned $175,407 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Naomi Garfinkel

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$175,150

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,150
Hire date: 2018-04-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Naomi Garfinkel is a Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $175,150. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Joshua Ogunleye

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$175,150

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,150
Hire date: 2017-01-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Joshua Ogunleye holds the role of Jud Referee 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 $175,150. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Richard Stebbins

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$175,150

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,916
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,150
Hire date: 1993-09-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Richard Stebbins works as a Jud Referee for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. Richard earned $175,150 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Charlene Hatcher

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$174,821

Sub-department: Trial Court Judges
Base pay: $174,821
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,821
Hire date: 2016-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Bi-Weekly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

Charlene Hatcher works as a Jud District Court Judge for Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Charlene earned $174,821 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Mary Madden

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$171,573

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $114,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $57,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,573
Hire date: 2008-09-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

At Trial Courts, Mary Madden serves as a Jud Referee within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $171,573. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Debra Mueske

Jud District Administrator B/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,244

Sub-department: 8th Meeker Judge
Base pay: $170,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,244
Hire date: 2001-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

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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

Debra Mueske is a Jud District Administrator B at Trial Courts within 8Th Meeker Judge. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,244. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Tiffany Sedillos

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2016-02-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Tiffany Sedillos is a Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,234. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Holly Knight

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2013-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Holly Knight holds the role of Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,234. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jason Hutchison

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2003-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Jason Hutchison works as a Jud Referee for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Jason earned $170,234 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Rebecca Chaffee

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2000-07-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Rebecca Chaffee is a Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,234. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Ngoc Nguyen

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 1999-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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, Ngoc Nguyen serves as a Jud Referee within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,234. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Heidi Davies

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 7th Clay Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2016-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

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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

Heidi Davies holds the role of Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 7Th Clay Judge. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,234. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jenese Larmouth

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2021-11-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Jenese Larmouth holds the role of Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,234. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Victoria Gardner

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2021-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Victoria Gardner is a Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $170,234. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lori Skibbie

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2018-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

Lori Skibbie works as a Jud Referee for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Lori earned $170,234 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Christy Snow-Kaster

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2017-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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, Christy Snow-Kaster serves as a Jud Referee within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $170,234. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

James Watchke-Koranne

Jud Referee/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$170,234

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $170,234
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,234
Hire date: 2013-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 30
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

James Watchke-Koranne holds the role of Jud Referee at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,234. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.