Rhode Island / Public Defender
Agency file
The Public Defender handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2026, this agency had 109 employees with median total compensation of $23,153; the highest distinct record was $63,069.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 109 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($23,153) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $37,412 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,960. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 5
Investigator II/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Rhiannon Wilbur serves as a Investigator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,425.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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Neishka Roldan is a Administrative Secretary at Public Defender. 2026 total compensation came to $12,817.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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Alexandra Terpening is a Administrative Secretary at Public Defender. 2026 total compensation came to $12,817.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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Rosangie Baez holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Public Defender. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,767.
Legal Secretary I/Public Defender
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Jose Dalomba works as a Legal Secretary I for Public Defender. Jose earned $12,497 in 2026.
Legal Secretary I/Public Defender
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Stepheny Perez holds the role of Legal Secretary I at Public Defender. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,348.
Social Services Caseworker/Public Defender
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Emmanuel Odugbela works as a Social Services Caseworker for Public Defender. Emmanuel earned $12,305 in 2024.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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Jessica Liriano works as a Administrative Secretary for Public Defender. Jessica earned $12,252 in 2026.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Vanessa Bautista serves as a Administrative Secretary. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,960.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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Sheila Scuncio holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Public Defender. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,960.
Legal Secretary I/Public Defender
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Deborah Sonagere holds the role of Legal Secretary I at Public Defender. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,407.
Legal Secretary I/Public Defender
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Nasama Winters holds the role of Legal Secretary I at Public Defender. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,407.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Alissiana Folco works as a Clerical for Public Defender. Alissiana earned $10,935 in 2025.
Legal Secretary II/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Jacob Maguire serves as a Legal Secretary II. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,919.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Stepheny Perez holds the role of Clerical at Public Defender. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,861.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Ashley Peoples works as a Clerical for Public Defender. Ashley earned $8,697 in 2024.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Caroline Wallace serves as a Administrative Secretary. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,635.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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Chantel Ramos is a Administrative Secretary at Public Defender. 2025 total compensation came to $8,634.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Alissiana Folco serves as a Administrative Secretary. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,120.
Administrative Secretary/Public Defender
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Heather Johnson holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Public Defender. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,973.
Assistant Public Defender III/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Laura Mccready serves as a Assistant Public Defender III. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,053.
Assist Public Defender IV/Public Defender
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Jacob Schubert is a Assist Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2024 total compensation came to $6,793.
Assist Public Defender IV/Public Defender
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Keith Mcateer is a Assist Public Defender IV at Public Defender. 2024 total compensation came to $6,793.
Staff Attorney II/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Dana Green serves as a Staff Attorney II. Their 2026 pay totaled $6,409.
Staff Attorney II/Public Defender
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Katherine Childs is a Staff Attorney II at Public Defender. 2026 total compensation came to $4,807.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Kyle Mcelroy is a Clerical at Public Defender. 2026 total compensation came to $4,517.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Mattthew Fitzgerald holds the role of Clerical at Public Defender. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,774.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Lays Urena holds the role of Clerical at Public Defender. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,675.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Olin Thompson Iv holds the role of Clerical at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,011.
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This Clerical record at Public Defender for Kiran Ramratnam may represent several individuals, totaling $2,625 in 2026.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Jeanne Bautista works as a Clerical for Public Defender. Jeanne earned $2,209 in 2024.
Staff Attorney II/Public Defender
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Shelby Sullivan Bennis holds the role of Staff Attorney II at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,353.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Minochka Lopez is a Clerical at Public Defender. 2026 total compensation came to $753.
Clerical/Public Defender
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Roseline Guzman works as a Clerical for Public Defender. Roseline earned $376 in 2024.
Unknown/Public Defender
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Jacob Maguire holds the role of Unknown at Public Defender. In 2025, their total compensation was $193.
Unknown/Public Defender
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At Public Defender, Michael Dilauro serves as a Unknown. Their 2024 pay totaled $77.