Tennessee / Public Defenders Conference

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Public Defenders Conference

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Defenders Conference handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.

In 2026, this agency had 514 employees with median total compensation of $106,596; the highest distinct record was $217,056.

Year: 2026
Employees: 514
Median total: $106,596
Highest record: $217,056

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$981$217,056+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 514 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($106,596) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $117,156 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$73,476

$77,508

$106,596

$153,864

$185,724

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $185,724 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $73,476. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Assistant Public Defender

288 · $133,236

Pub Def Legal Secretary

77 · $74,784

Pub Def Investigator

38 · $84,828

Pub Def Office Manager

32 · $85,356

Public Defender

30 · $217,056

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 5

David Stowers

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$142,140

Sub-department: JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $142,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,140
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anthony

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,845
Employee ID: 418335

At Public Defenders Conference, David Stowers serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $142,140.

Ashley Boyer

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Daniel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 447614

Ashley Boyer holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,664.

Timothy Boyer

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 712368

At Public Defenders Conference, Timothy Boyer serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,664.

Samuel Clemons

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 142334

Samuel Clemons works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Samuel earned $137,664 in 2026.

Jefre Goldtrap

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 603929

Jefre Goldtrap holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,664.

Chasity Hancock

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-13-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 446576

Chasity Hancock holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-13-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,664.

Danessa Herd

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 143588

At Public Defenders Conference, Danessa Herd serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,664.

Steven Hooper

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 568001

At Public Defenders Conference, Steven Hooper serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,664.

Ian Mccabe

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 517037

At Public Defenders Conference, Ian Mccabe serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,664.

Kenneth Moynihan

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-07-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 598726

Kenneth Moynihan works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-07-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $137,664 in 2026.

Jay Perry

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 505938

Jay Perry 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 $137,664.

Preston Pierce

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 602396

Preston Pierce holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,664.

Phillip Ratliff

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 379764

Phillip Ratliff works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Phillip earned $137,664 in 2026.

James Tucker

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 447660

James Tucker holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $137,664.

Chad Wilson

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$137,664

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $137,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,472
Employee ID: 179310

At Public Defenders Conference, Chad Wilson serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $137,664.

Colby Block

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 540264

Colby Block is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,236.

Dorothy Cherry

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 435234

At Public Defenders Conference, Dorothy Cherry serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,236.

Ryan Curtis

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 390039

Ryan Curtis is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,236.

Martin Dunn

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-27-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 398157

Martin Dunn works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-27-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Martin earned $133,236 in 2026.

William Gill

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: Appellate Division
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 400863

At Public Defenders Conference, William Gill serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Appellate Division. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,236.

Andrea Hayduk

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 664587

Andrea Hayduk is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,236.

Cashauna Lattimore

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 476017

Cashauna Lattimore works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Cashauna earned $133,236 in 2026.

Andrew Pate

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-07-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 594353

Andrew Pate works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-07-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $133,236 in 2026.

John Scott

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 647645

John Scott 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 $133,236.

Justin Sensing

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 121456

Justin Sensing is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,236.

Wesley Taylor

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$133,236

Sub-department: JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $133,236
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,236
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $11,103
Employee ID: 395133

Wesley Taylor works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Wesley earned $133,236 in 2026.

Sharon Linville

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$131,955

Sub-department: JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $131,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,955
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $63
Employee ID: 405377

Sharon Linville holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,955.

Michael Auffinger

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-32-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 634565

Michael Auffinger works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-32-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $128,772 in 2026.

Charles Buckholts

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 660874

Charles Buckholts is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,772.

Christopher Byrd

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Gregory

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 697200

At Public Defenders Conference, Christopher Byrd serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,772.

Leslie Douthat

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 666571

Leslie Douthat is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,772.

Jessica Mcafee

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 698248

Jessica Mcafee 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 $128,772.

Wesley Mink

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 527083

Wesley Mink works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Wesley earned $128,772 in 2026.

Timothy Nanney

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-24-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 235110

Timothy Nanney is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-24-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,772.

Merry Shell

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 603893

Merry Shell works as a Assistant Public Defender for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Merry earned $128,772 in 2026.

Jason Thomas

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$128,772

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $128,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,731
Employee ID: 143054

Jason Thomas is a Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,772.

Christie Hopper

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,428

Sub-department: JD-24-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $124,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,428
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,369
Employee ID: 500809

Christie Hopper holds the role of Assistant Public Defender at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-24-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,428.

Teresa Campbell

Assistant Public Defender/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$124,308

Sub-department: JD-22-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: Brewer

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $10,359
Employee ID: 603766

At Public Defenders Conference, Teresa Campbell serves as a Assistant Public Defender within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,308.

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.