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Job-title file

Assistant Public Defender

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

579 employees hold this title in Judiciary. Median total compensation for the role is $63,121, above the department median of $41,760.

Employees
579
Role median
$63,121
Agency median
$41,760
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$159$106,388+

How total compensation varies among the 579 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Rodney Hackathorn

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$115,910
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$115,910

Rodney Hackathorn works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Rodney earned $115,910 in 2025.

Edward ThompsonMay be multiple

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$112,751

This Assistant Public Defender record at Judiciary for Edward Thompson may represent several individuals, totaling $112,751 in 2025.

Valerie Leftwich

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$112,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,751

Valerie Leftwich is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $112,751.

William Swift

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$112,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,751

William Swift is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $112,751.

Heather Vodnansky

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$112,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$112,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,751

Heather Vodnansky is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $112,751.

Devon Pasley

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$111,868
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$111,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,868

Devon Pasley works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Devon earned $111,868 in 2025.

Patrick Berrigan

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$111,427
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$111,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,427

Patrick Berrigan is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $111,427.

Christopher Hatley

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$108,558
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$108,558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,558

Christopher Hatley is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $108,558.

Steven Lewis

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$106,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,751

At Judiciary, Steven Lewis serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,751.

Thomas Stephens

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$106,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,751

Thomas Stephens works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Thomas earned $106,751 in 2025.

Amy Clay

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$106,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,751

Amy Clay holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,751.

Erica Fox

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$106,655
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,655
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,655

Erica Fox holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,655.

Erika Wurst

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$106,179
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,179

Erika Wurst is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $106,179.

Brian Horneyer

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$105,427
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,427

At Judiciary, Brian Horneyer serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,427.

Carol Palmer

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$105,227
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,227

Carol Palmer is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $105,227.

Samuel Buffaloe

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$104,672
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,672
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,672

Samuel Buffaloe works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Samuel earned $104,672 in 2025.

Anthony Davidson

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$104,259
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,259
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,259

Anthony Davidson works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Anthony earned $104,259 in 2025.

Kathryn Merwald

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$103,432
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,432
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,432

Kathryn Merwald is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $103,432.

David Wiegert

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,893
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,893
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,893

At Judiciary, David Wiegert serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,893.

Nathaniel Anderson

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Nathaniel Anderson holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,751.

Joseph Collier

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

At Judiciary, Joseph Collier serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,751.

Susan Degeorge

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

At Judiciary, Susan Degeorge serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,751.

James Egan

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

James Egan is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $100,751.

Holly Griffith

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Holly Griffith works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Holly earned $100,751 in 2025.

Maleaner Harvey

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Maleaner Harvey holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,751.

Horton Lance

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Horton Lance is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $100,751.

Charles Oppelt

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

At Judiciary, Charles Oppelt serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,751.

Chad Picker

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Chad Picker is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $100,751.

Brian Smith

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Brian Smith holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,751.

Lisa Stroup

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Lisa Stroup is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $100,751.

Matthew Waltz

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,751
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,751

Matthew Waltz holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,751.

Rebecca Winka Nordmann

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$100,310
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,310
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,310

Rebecca Winka Nordmann works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Rebecca earned $100,310 in 2025.

Christina Sawyer

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$99,983
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,983
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,983

Christina Sawyer is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $99,983.

Christopher Belts

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$99,868
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,868

At Judiciary, Christopher Belts serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,868.

Jemia Steele

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$99,868
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,868

Jemia Steele works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Jemia earned $99,868 in 2025.

Timothy Houck

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$99,798
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,798
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,798

At Judiciary, Timothy Houck serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,798.

Kevin Chase

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$99,086
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99,086
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,086

At Judiciary, Kevin Chase serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,086.

Tyler Coyle

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$98,672
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$98,672
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,672

At Judiciary, Tyler Coyle serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,672.

Chelsea Harris

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$98,672
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$98,672
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,672

Chelsea Harris is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $98,672.

James Willis

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$98,544
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$98,544
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,544

James Willis holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,544.