Tennessee / Public Defenders Conference / Assistant Public Defender

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Assistant Public Defender

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

288 employees hold this title in Public Defenders Conference. Median total compensation for the role is $133,236, above the department median of $106,596.

Employees: 288
Role median: $133,236
Agency median: $106,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$34,320$185,724+

How total compensation varies among the 288 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 5

Jon Hatfield

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-13-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 506821

Jon Hatfield is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-13-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,308.

Stephanie Hazlewood

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 433770

Stephanie Hazlewood holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,308.

William Hickman

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-08-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 713596

William Hickman works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-08-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. William earned $124,308 in 2026.

Brittney Johnson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hollis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 391138

Brittney Johnson works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Brittney earned $124,308 in 2026.

Elizabeth Jones

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 537108

Elizabeth Jones works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $124,308 in 2026.

Brandon Kibert

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 632796

Brandon Kibert works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $124,308 in 2026.

Sueanna Passolt

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 463422

Sueanna Passolt holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,308.

Mattea Rolin

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 724607

At Public Defenders Conference, Mattea Rolin serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,308.

John Schweri

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-32-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 638619

John Schweri holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-32-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,308.

Brantley Stewart

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 395787

Brantley Stewart works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Brantley earned $124,308 in 2026.

Elizabeth Williams

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 511123

Elizabeth Williams works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $124,308 in 2026.

Jeremy Armstrong

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-29-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 624709

Jeremy Armstrong works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-29-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $119,940 in 2026.

Matthew Edwards

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 494771

Matthew Edwards holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,940.

William Evans

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-08-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 611717

At Public Defenders Conference, William Evans serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-08-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,940.

Kendall Jones

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: Appellate Division
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Fisher Stivers

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 447783

At Public Defenders Conference, Kendall Jones serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Appellate Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,940.

Robert Koewler

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 446563

Robert Koewler works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $119,940 in 2026.

Jamie Lowrance

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 368630

Jamie Lowrance is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,940.

Tessa Lunceford

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 143860

Tessa Lunceford is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $119,940.

Emily Roberts

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 617969

Emily Roberts works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Emily earned $119,940 in 2026.

Gregory Thorne

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 626049

At Public Defenders Conference, Gregory Thorne serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,940.

Samuel Weaver

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 464731

At Public Defenders Conference, Samuel Weaver serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,940.

Jonathan Wilson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 613148

Jonathan Wilson holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,940.

Timothy Wilson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$119,940

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $119,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,940
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,995
Employee ID: 513957

Timothy Wilson holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,940.

Catherine Burnett

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 714048

Catherine Burnett is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $115,488.

Amanda Cherry

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 544479

Amanda Cherry works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $115,488 in 2026.

Matthew Harrison

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 462491

Matthew Harrison works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $115,488 in 2026.

Shannon Holt

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 519428

Shannon Holt holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,488.

Michael Howard

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 621753

Michael Howard works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $115,488 in 2026.

Willis Mckee

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-14-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 498648

Willis Mckee works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-14-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Willis earned $115,488 in 2026.

Melissa Owens

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 589174

Melissa Owens works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Melissa earned $115,488 in 2026.

James Patterson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Arlie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 662420

James Patterson holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,488.

Benjamin Stallard

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 664552

Benjamin Stallard works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $115,488 in 2026.

Zachary Talbot

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$115,488

Sub-department: JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $115,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,488
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Louis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,624
Employee ID: 667340

At Public Defenders Conference, Zachary Talbot serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,488.

James Landstreet

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$114,400

Sub-department: JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $114,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,400
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Collins

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $55
Employee ID: 401116

James Landstreet holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,400.

Jacquelyn Burke Carroll

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$111,012

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $111,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,251
Employee ID: 599241

Jacquelyn Burke Carroll works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jacquelyn earned $111,012 in 2026.

Winston Davis

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$111,012

Sub-department: JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $111,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,251
Employee ID: 643144

At Public Defenders Conference, Winston Davis serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,012.

Jenae Easterly

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$111,012

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $111,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,251
Employee ID: 582085

Jenae Easterly works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jenae earned $111,012 in 2026.

Donald Irwin

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$111,012

Sub-department: JD-21-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $111,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,251
Employee ID: 626687

Donald Irwin is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-21-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,012.

Raymond Jones

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$111,012

Sub-department: JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $111,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,251
Employee ID: 488439

Raymond Jones is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,012.

Wendal Norris

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$111,012

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $111,012
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,012
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $9,251
Employee ID: 488083

Wendal Norris is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $111,012.