Texas / Fifth Court of Appeals District / Attorney IV

Job-title file

Attorney IV

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

24 employees hold this title in Fifth Court of Appeals District. Median total compensation for the role is $141,926, above the department median of $141,926.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $3.3M
Role median: $141,926
Agency median: $141,926
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70,963$156,506+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 24 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Attorney IV pay vs. Texas

Across all employers in Texas, the median wage for Lawyers — about 56,580 people — is $154,200. Fifth Court of Appeals District pays a median base salary of $141,926 for this role, 8% below that figure — about the 44th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Fifth Court of Appeals District sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$79,340

$102,810

$154,200

$223,390

$349,490

Fifth Court of Appeals District median · $141,926

The bar is the range of annual wages for Lawyers across every employer in Texas, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Fifth Court of Appeals District’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Lawyers — about 754,500 people — is $159,670. Fifth Court of Appeals District’s median base salary is 11% below that national figure, about the 42nd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$78,360

$102,990

$159,670

$221,370

$351,600

Fifth Court of Appeals District median · $141,926

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Texas range relative to the national one.

Median total compensation for this role at Fifth Court of Appeals District is $141,926, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Texas

Attorney IV is held in 56 Texas departments. In Fifth Court of Appeals District, the median of $141,926 ranks #10 of 56.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Court of Criminal Appeals

$153,607 · 27

Second Court of Appeals District

$148,607 · 13

Sixth Court of Appeals District

$148,122 · 6

Thirteenth Court of Appeals District

$147,235 · 12

Third Court of Appeals District

$146,110 · 17

Fourth Court of Appeals District

$146,068 · 20

Seventh Court of Appeals District

$144,508 · 9

Twelfth Court of Appeals District

$143,250 · 1

Tenth Court of Appeals District

$142,458 · 7

Ninth Court of Appeals District

$141,574 · 7

Office of Capital and Forensic Writs

$141,120 · 6

Office of Court Administration

$141,120 · 13

Median total compensation for the Attorney IV role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Attorney beyond Texas

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $124,428 ranks #3 of 14. See Attorney across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$273,500 · 508

$150,234 · 3,693

$108,190 · 29

$102,516 · 7

$102,000 · 359

$85,943 · 269

$83,880 · 608

Louisville Metro, Kentucky

$80,774 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Attorneyroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Constance Ariagno

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$156,506

Base pay: $156,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,506
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: May 11, 2015
Monthly Pay: $13,042
State Employee Number: 784079

Constance Ariagno is a Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,506.

Sarah Stout

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$156,506

Base pay: $156,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,506
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $13,042
State Employee Number: 35312

Sarah Stout is a Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,506.

Elizabeth Savage

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$156,506

Base pay: $156,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,506
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2022
Monthly Pay: $13,042
State Employee Number: 299790

Elizabeth Savage holds the role of Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $156,506.

Hilaree Casada

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$156,506

Base pay: $156,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,506
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $13,042
State Employee Number: 308478

Hilaree Casada is a Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $156,506.

Rebecca Nichols

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$156,506

Base pay: $156,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156,506
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Apr 6, 2015
Monthly Pay: $13,042
State Employee Number: 530986

At Fifth Court of Appeals District, Rebecca Nichols serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $156,506.

Wendy Duprey

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 1204531

Wendy Duprey holds the role of Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,926.

Jeanette Strange

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 7, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 6283

Jeanette Strange holds the role of Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,926.

Brendan Hyde

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jul 12, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 531103

At Fifth Court of Appeals District, Brendan Hyde serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,926.

Kyle Burke

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Oct 2, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 735464

Kyle Burke is a Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,926.

Susan Motley

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jul 29, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 1197126

Susan Motley works as a Attorney IV for Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Susan earned $141,926 in 2026.

Farbod Farnia

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jan 25, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 1299760

At Fifth Court of Appeals District, Farbod Farnia serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,926.

Richard Pradarits

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jun 8, 2022
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 1467383

Richard Pradarits is a Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,926.

Haley Owen

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 13, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 1592264

Haley Owen works as a Attorney IV for Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Haley earned $141,926 in 2026.

Neil Stockbridge

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 1625256

At Fifth Court of Appeals District, Neil Stockbridge serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,926.

Shelly Messerli

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jul 6, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 864590

Shelly Messerli holds the role of Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $141,926.

William Demond

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$141,926

Base pay: $141,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,926
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Oct 2, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,827
State Employee Number: 1675431

At Fifth Court of Appeals District, William Demond serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,926.

James Smith

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$135,167

Base pay: $135,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,167
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 24, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,264
State Employee Number: 75372

At Fifth Court of Appeals District, James Smith serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,167.

Johannes Walker

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$135,167

Base pay: $135,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,167
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,264
State Employee Number: 95823

Johannes Walker works as a Attorney IV for Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Johannes earned $135,167 in 2026.

David Dodds

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$135,167

Base pay: $135,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,167
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $11,264
State Employee Number: 979339

David Dodds works as a Attorney IV for Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. David earned $135,167 in 2026.

James Pinson

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$135,167

Base pay: $135,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,167
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,264
State Employee Number: 1367365

James Pinson works as a Attorney IV for Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. James earned $135,167 in 2026.

Ashley Nandrasy

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$135,167

Base pay: $135,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,167
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jan 8, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,264
State Employee Number: 1764713

At Fifth Court of Appeals District, Ashley Nandrasy serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,167.

Ernest White

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$135,167

Base pay: $135,167
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,167
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 18, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,264
State Employee Number: 1766759

Ernest White is a Attorney IV at Fifth Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $135,167.

Kathy Park

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$70,963

Base pay: $70,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,963
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 12, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,914
State Employee Number: 1251971

Kathy Park works as a Attorney IV for Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Kathy earned $70,963 in 2026.

Mirjam Kirk

Attorney IV/Fifth Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$70,963

Base pay: $70,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,963
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Apr 5, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,914
State Employee Number: 1629308

Mirjam Kirk works as a Attorney IV for Fifth Court of Appeals District. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Mirjam earned $70,963 in 2026.