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 79

Leo Spott

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$29,039

Sub-department: 10th Anoka Judge
Base pay: $26,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,039
Hire date: 2021-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.63
Work county: Anoka

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

Leo Spott holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 10Th Anoka Judge. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time, 0.63 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,039. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

David Marchetti

Jud Calendar Coordinator/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,958

Sub-department: 2nd District Civil Admin Svcs
Base pay: $4,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,905
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,958
Hire date: 2003-07-01
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Marchetti holds the role of Jud Calendar Coordinator at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Civil Administrative Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,958. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Danielle Anderson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,853

Sub-department: 3rd Freeborn Court Operations
Base pay: $27,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,853
Hire date: 2023-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Freeborn

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Danielle Anderson serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 3Rd Freeborn Court Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,853. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Matthew Stai

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,852

Sub-department: 6th District-Shore
Base pay: $27,564
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $1,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,852
Hire date: 2022-01-05
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: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Stai holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 6Th District-Shore. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,852. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Tora Williams

Jud Court Operations Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,740

Sub-department: 4th Centralized Records
Base pay: $28,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,740
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tora Williams works as a Jud Court Operations Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Centralized Records. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Tora earned $28,740 in 2024. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Nicholas Jost

Jud IT Project Manager/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,711

Sub-department: 4th District Info Tech
Base pay: $25,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,642
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,711
Hire date: 2013-11-20
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Jost holds the role of Jud IT Project Manager at Trial Courts within 4Th District Information Technician. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,711. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Blanca Lopez Chilel

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,688

Sub-department: Mower Court Operations Super
Base pay: $28,688
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,688
Hire date: 2024-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mower

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

At Trial Courts, Blanca Lopez Chilel serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within Mower Court Operations Super. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,688. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Chloe Fredrickson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,623

Sub-department: 6th District - Carlton
Base pay: $26,573
Overtime: $1,800
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,623
Hire date: 2024-11-13
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: Carlton

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

Chloe Fredrickson holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 6Th District - Carlton. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,623. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Amy Momerak

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,556

Sub-department: 9th Pennington
Base pay: $28,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,556
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pennington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Amy Momerak serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 9Th Pennington. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,556. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Kelly Lodermeier

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,538

Sub-department: 3rd Case Processing
Base pay: $27,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,538
Hire date: 2021-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Kelly Lodermeier serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 3Rd Case Processing. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,538. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Christine Mcmurry

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,534

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $28,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,534
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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

Christine Mcmurry is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,534. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Nichelle Meyers

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,518

Sub-department: 7th District Douglas
Base pay: $28,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,518
Hire date: 2024-11-06
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: Douglas

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

At Trial Courts, Nichelle Meyers serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 7Th District Douglas. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,518. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Brittney Dahlsad

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,518

Sub-department: 7th District Becker
Base pay: $28,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,518
Hire date: 2024-11-06
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: Becker

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

At Trial Courts, Brittney Dahlsad serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 7Th District Becker. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,518. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Cynthia Ness

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,309

Sub-department: 1st Carver
Base pay: $21,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,874
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,309
Hire date: 2004-07-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 331
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Ness is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 1St Carver. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service, working part-time. 2024 total compensation came to $28,309. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Sheri Hauschild

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$28,257

Sub-department: 5th District Lyon
Base pay: $26,960
Overtime: $119
Other pay: $1,178
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,257
Hire date: 2022-12-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lincoln

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sheri Hauschild holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 5Th District Lyon. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,257. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Jordan Sonstegard

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,041

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $25,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,041
Hire date: 2021-06-14
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: 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, Jordan Sonstegard serves as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor within 1St Dakota. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,041. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Danielle Miller

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,963

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay: $27,955
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,963
Hire date: 2024-10-30
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: St Louis

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

Danielle Miller holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,963. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Claire Hovde

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,925

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $26,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $943
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,925
Hire date: 2023-05-15
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: No
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, Claire Hovde serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 10Th District - Anoka. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,925. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Katelynn Schwandt-Laroche

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$27,735

Sub-department: 7th Stearns Judge
Base pay: $24,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,735
Hire date: 2020-11-30
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: 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, Katelynn Schwandt-Laroche serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 7Th Stearns Judge. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,735. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kassandra Getter-Hamilton

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,636

Sub-department: 4th Dist Criminal Ridgedale
Base pay: $27,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,636
Hire date: 2024-11-25
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

Kassandra Getter-Hamilton holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal Ridgedale. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,636. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Sophia Kane

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,600

Sub-department: 9th Itasca
Base pay: $27,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,600
Hire date: 2013-09-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Itasca

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

Sophia Kane is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 9Th Itasca. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $27,600. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Kurt Marben

Jud District Court Senior Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,551

Sub-department: Retired Judges
Base pay: $27,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,551
Hire date: 2000-12-19
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25
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, Kurt Marben serves as a Jud District Court Senior Judge within Retired Judges. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,551. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Bailey Bertram

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$27,522

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $27,390
Overtime: $132
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,522
Hire date: 2023-11-13
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bailey Bertram works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Bailey earned $27,522 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Riley Peltier

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,400

Sub-department: 10th District - Washington
Base pay: $27,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,400
Hire date: 2024-12-09
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

Riley Peltier works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Riley earned $27,400 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Lauren Keefe

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,349

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $27,298
Overtime: $51
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,349
Hire date: 2024-11-12
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

At Trial Courts, Lauren Keefe serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Criminal. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,349. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Jodi Hoffarth

Jud Court Reporter/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$27,295

Sub-department: 4th District CMR
Base pay: $23,961
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,295
Hire date: 1995-12-13
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 332
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jodi Hoffarth works as a Jud Court Reporter for Trial Courts within 4Th District Cmr. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Jodi earned $27,295 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Payton Yahn

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$27,079

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $24,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,079
Hire date: 2022-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2024: 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, Payton Yahn serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,079. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Sofia Ali

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$27,048

Sub-department: 4th District Juvenile
Base pay: $27,048
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,048
Hire date: 2024-11-25
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

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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

Sofia Ali works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 4Th District Juvenile. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Sofia earned $27,048 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Carissa Orlando

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$26,917

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $26,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,917
Hire date: 2024-12-09
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

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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

Carissa Orlando is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $26,917. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Katie Petersen

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$26,906

Sub-department: 7th District Todd
Base pay: $26,906
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,906
Hire date: 2023-11-08
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: Todd

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 331
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katie Petersen holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 7Th District Todd. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,906. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Brenda Chisholm

Jud Judge Unit Paralegal/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$26,774

Sub-department: 9th Mahnomen Judge
Base pay: $22,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,008
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,774
Hire date: 2019-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 37
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mahnomen

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

Brenda Chisholm works as a Jud Judge Unit Paralegal for Trial Courts within 9Th Mahnomen Judge. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Brenda earned $26,774 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kayla Schuder

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$26,712

Sub-department: 5th Distict Martin
Base pay: $26,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,712
Hire date: 2024-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Martin

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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

Kayla Schuder works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 5Th Distict Martin. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Kayla earned $26,712 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Isabel Torres

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$26,708

Sub-department: 2nd District Special Courts DA
Base pay: $26,700
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,708
Hire date: 2023-11-22
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

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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

Isabel Torres is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Special Courts Da. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $26,708. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Molly Nunn

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$26,530

Sub-department: 7th Clay Judge
Base pay: $24,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,530
Hire date: 2022-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

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

At Trial Courts, Molly Nunn serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 7Th Clay Judge. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,530. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lonna Hefling

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$26,525

Sub-department: 3rd Freeborn Court Operations
Base pay: $26,266
Overtime: $259
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,525
Hire date: 2023-12-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Freeborn

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lonna Hefling is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 3Rd Freeborn Court Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $26,525. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

James Florey

Jud Crt of Appeals Senior Jdge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$26,504

Sub-department: Retired Judges
Base pay: $26,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,504
Hire date: 1999-01-22
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25
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

James Florey is a Jud Crt of Appeals Senior Jdge at Trial Courts within Retired Judges. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $26,504. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Nicholas Grossardt

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$26,492

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay: $26,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,492
Hire date: 2025-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
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

Nicholas Grossardt is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $26,492. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Iara Fraga

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$26,470

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $26,253
Overtime: $217
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,470
Hire date: 2023-04-17
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

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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

Iara Fraga is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $26,470. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Erin Anderson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$26,419

Sub-department: 2nd District Criminal
Base pay: $25,527
Overtime: $17
Other pay: $875
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,419
Hire date: 2022-06-20
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

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
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, Erin Anderson serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 2Nd District Criminal. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,419. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Mycah Judy

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$26,376

Sub-department: 4th District Housing Court
Base pay: $26,304
Overtime: $72
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,376
Hire date: 2024-12-09
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

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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, Mycah Judy serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Housing Court. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,376. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.