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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 11

John Lutman

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$42,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,306

John Lutman is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2024 total compensation came to $42,306.

Lindsey Phoenix

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$42,284
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,284
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,284

At Judiciary, Lindsey Phoenix serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,284.

Frances Carson

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$41,628
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,628
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,628

Frances Carson holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,628.

Samuel Gearhart

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$41,603
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,603
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,603

At Judiciary, Samuel Gearhart serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,603.

John Appelbaum

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$41,133
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$41,133
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,133

John Appelbaum holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,133.

Katelyn Young

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$40,933
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,933
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,933

Katelyn Young holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,933.

Jeffrey Sowash

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$40,832
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,832
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,832

Jeffrey Sowash holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,832.

Matthew Dresner

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$40,498
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,498
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,498

At Judiciary, Matthew Dresner serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,498.

Caitlin Rottman

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$40,495
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,495
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,495

Caitlin Rottman holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,495.

Serena Qamhieh

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$40,306
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,306

Serena Qamhieh holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,306.

Claudia Kassner

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$40,232
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,232

Claudia Kassner works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Claudia earned $40,232 in 2024.

Joseph Wilson

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$40,179
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,179

At Judiciary, Joseph Wilson serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,179.

Morgan Chilton

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$40,034
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,034
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,034

At Judiciary, Morgan Chilton serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,034.

Stephanie Richards

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$39,297
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,297

Stephanie Richards works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Stephanie earned $39,297 in 2025.

John Peacock

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$39,112
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,112
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,112

John Peacock is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $39,112.

Klara Kim

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$39,104
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,104

Klara Kim is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2023 total compensation came to $39,104.

Peyton Middleton

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$39,064
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$39,064
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,064

At Judiciary, Peyton Middleton serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,064.

Paula Gutierrez

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$38,274
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,274
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,274

Paula Gutierrez holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,274.

Myron Oates

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$38,066
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,066
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,066

Myron Oates holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,066.

Jill Espelien

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$37,988
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,988

Jill Espelien holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,988.

Maya Kieffer

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$37,595
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,595
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,595

At Judiciary, Maya Kieffer serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,595.

Dino Selimovic

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$37,281
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,281
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,281

Dino Selimovic works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Dino earned $37,281 in 2024.

Philip Demoss

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$36,415
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,415
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,415

Philip Demoss is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2023 total compensation came to $36,415.

Edward Fleetwood

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$36,048
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,048
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,048

Edward Fleetwood works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Edward earned $36,048 in 2023.

Justin Ortiz

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$35,006
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,006
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$35,006

Justin Ortiz works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Justin earned $35,006 in 2024.

Christopher Reeves

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$34,906
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,906

At Judiciary, Christopher Reeves serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,906.

Ruben Leal Guajardo

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$34,741
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,741
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,741

At Judiciary, Ruben Leal Guajardo serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,741.

Lacon Smith

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$34,448
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,448
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,448

Lacon Smith is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $34,448.

Catherine Mcmillian

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$34,265
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,265

Catherine Mcmillian works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Catherine earned $34,265 in 2025.

Sydney Tuhoski

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$34,180
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,180

Sydney Tuhoski holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,180.

Darryl Hairston

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$33,917
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,917
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,917

Darryl Hairston works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Darryl earned $33,917 in 2023.

Kordyn Turner

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$33,540
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,540
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,540

Kordyn Turner is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2025 total compensation came to $33,540.

Dalton Burlie

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$33,500
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,500

Dalton Burlie works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Dalton earned $33,500 in 2025.

Ayla Chadbourne

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$33,448
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,448
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,448

Ayla Chadbourne is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2023 total compensation came to $33,448.

Mohamed Sawani

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2025 total comp
$33,413
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,413

Mohamed Sawani works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Mohamed earned $33,413 in 2025.

Isaac Dodd

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$33,388
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,388
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,388

Isaac Dodd is a Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. 2023 total compensation came to $33,388.

Leonardo Garingan

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$33,174
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,174
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,174

Leonardo Garingan works as a Assistant Public Defender for Judiciary. Leonardo earned $33,174 in 2024.

Nicholas Henderson

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$33,037
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,037
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,037

At Judiciary, Nicholas Henderson serves as a Assistant Public Defender. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,037.

Janae Maxwell

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2023 total comp
$32,823
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,823
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,823

Janae Maxwell holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,823.

Shambria Dale

Assistant Public Defender/Judiciary

2024 total comp
$32,543
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,543
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,543

Shambria Dale holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Judiciary. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,543.