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 7

Joseph Sandford

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$93,144

Sub-department: JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $93,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,144
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,762
Employee ID: 709758

Joseph Sandford works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $93,144 in 2026.

Brooke Spivey

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$93,144

Sub-department: JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $93,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,144
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,762
Employee ID: 722252

Brooke Spivey works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Brooke earned $93,144 in 2026.

Robert Wagonschutz

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$93,144

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $93,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,144
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,762
Employee ID: 564963

Robert Wagonschutz holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,144.

Kristin Bastian

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-05-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 591346

Kristin Bastian holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-05-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,728.

Jake Beggin

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-14-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 667319

Jake Beggin holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-14-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,728.

Konner Brabson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 632801

Konner Brabson is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,728.

Lydia Dowdy

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 577474

Lydia Dowdy works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Lydia earned $88,728 in 2026.

Stephen Gallant

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 555038

At Public Defenders Conference, Stephen Gallant serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,728.

Graeson Mccaslin

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Q

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 586492

Graeson Mccaslin 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 $88,728.

Andrew Mcnicholas

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 567379

Andrew Mcnicholas is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,728.

Matthew Moore

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 644848

Matthew Moore holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,728.

Dennis Munger

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tyler

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 603098

Dennis Munger is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,728.

Joseline Pugh

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$88,728

Sub-department: JD-29-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $88,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,728
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,394
Employee ID: 582682

Joseline Pugh works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-29-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Joseline earned $88,728 in 2026.

Taylor Anderson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 611121

At Public Defenders Conference, Taylor Anderson serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,264.

Jeffrey Devine

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-32-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Isaac

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 600996

Jeffrey Devine works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-32-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $84,264 in 2026.

Dillon Douglas

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 603628

At Public Defenders Conference, Dillon Douglas serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,264.

Tyler Graham

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 600988

At Public Defenders Conference, Tyler Graham serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,264.

Megan Noble

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-07-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 616562

At Public Defenders Conference, Megan Noble serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-07-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,264.

Sydney Pack

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 616137

Sydney Pack is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $84,264.

Ally Richey

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 603629

Ally Richey works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Ally earned $84,264 in 2026.

Charles Tate

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,264

Sub-department: JD-21-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,264
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,022
Employee ID: 599415

Charles Tate works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-21-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $84,264 in 2026.

Bree Conner

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$79,752

Sub-department: JD-07-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $79,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,646
Employee ID: 643458

Bree Conner holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-07-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,752.

Leroy Ellis

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$79,752

Sub-department: JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $79,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Johnson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,646
Employee ID: 629411

Leroy Ellis works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Leroy earned $79,752 in 2026.

Raven Morris

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$79,752

Sub-department: Appellate Division
Base pay: $79,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,646
Employee ID: 572397

Raven Morris works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Appellate Division. Their status is full-time. Raven earned $79,752 in 2026.

Erica Paschall

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$79,752

Sub-department: JD-27-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $79,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,646
Employee ID: 723919

At Public Defenders Conference, Erica Paschall serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-27-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,752.

Sandra Phillips

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$79,752

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $79,752
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,752
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,646
Employee ID: 632915

Sandra Phillips works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $79,752 in 2026.

Nathan Dowdy

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Malosi

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 667803

Nathan Dowdy holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.

Analeigh Dunston

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Coats

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 657485

At Public Defenders Conference, Analeigh Dunston serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,336.

John Ford

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Robert

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 698401

John Ford works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. John earned $75,336 in 2026.

Luke Johnson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 660657

Luke Johnson holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.

Audra Jones

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 663654

Audra Jones holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.

Joshua Lehde

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: Appellate Division
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 666684

Joshua Lehde works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Appellate Division. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $75,336 in 2026.

Sydney Mcdaniel

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 669200

At Public Defenders Conference, Sydney Mcdaniel serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,336.

Adam Musgrove

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 436191

Adam Musgrove holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,336.

Daryl Petersen

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-08-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 667443

Daryl Petersen works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-08-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Daryl earned $75,336 in 2026.

Phoenix Ray

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-13-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 670015

Phoenix Ray works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-13-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Phoenix earned $75,336 in 2026.

Julia Slagle

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 663655

Julia Slagle works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Julia earned $75,336 in 2026.

Brooke Wanser

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$75,336

Sub-department: JD-21-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $75,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,278
Employee ID: 658600

Brooke Wanser is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-21-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,336.

Margaret Bailey Turner

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$70,872

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $70,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,906
Employee ID: 707865

Margaret Bailey Turner works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $70,872 in 2026.

Talton Dunn Iii

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$70,872

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $70,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,872
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,906
Employee ID: 646131

Talton Dunn Iii is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $70,872.