Texas / First 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.

25 employees hold this title in First Court of Appeals District. Median total compensation for the role is $140,980, above the department median of $140,980.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $140,980
Agency median: $140,980
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70,490$140,980+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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. First Court of Appeals District pays a median base salary of $140,980 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 44th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where First 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

First Court of Appeals District median · $140,980

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 First 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. First Court of Appeals District’s median base salary is 12% 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

First Court of Appeals District median · $140,980

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 First Court of Appeals District is $140,980, 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 First Court of Appeals District, the median of $140,980 ranks #14 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

Fifth Court of Appeals District

$141,926 · 24

Ninth Court of Appeals District

$141,574 · 7

Office of Capital and Forensic Writs

$141,120 · 6

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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Anouchka Bowne

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 19, 2013
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 7882

Anouchka Bowne is a Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,980.

Lisa Phelps

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jul 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 40971

Lisa Phelps is a Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,980.

Margot Stander

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 28, 2006
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 87925

Margot Stander is a Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,980.

Shelley White

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 27, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 104987

At First Court of Appeals District, Shelley White serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,980.

Alicia Flarity

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 25, 2009
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 108888

Alicia Flarity is a Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,980.

Anne Pike

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Apr 16, 2007
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 137025

Anne Pike holds the role of Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,980.

Elizabeth Rak

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 25, 2009
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 164095

At First Court of Appeals District, Elizabeth Rak serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,980.

Lauren James

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2013
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 205435

Lauren James holds the role of Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,980.

Lois Ramsey

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 26, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 213033

Lois Ramsey works as a Attorney IV for First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Lois earned $140,980 in 2026.

Robert Tobor

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 2, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 265958

At First Court of Appeals District, Robert Tobor serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,980.

Salvatore Bianca

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Dec 16, 2013
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 516050

At First Court of Appeals District, Salvatore Bianca serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,980.

Casey Potter

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jul 19, 2018
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 529585

Casey Potter holds the role of Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,980.

Mary Formby

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 2, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 530666

Mary Formby works as a Attorney IV for First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mary earned $140,980 in 2026.

Ruth Piller

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 9, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 835028

Ruth Piller works as a Attorney IV for First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Ruth earned $140,980 in 2026.

Christian Southwick

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Oct 5, 2015
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 931584

Christian Southwick holds the role of Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,980.

Keith Toler

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2019
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 1204530

At First Court of Appeals District, Keith Toler serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,980.

Christopher James

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 18, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 1252496

Christopher James works as a Attorney IV for First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christopher earned $140,980 in 2026.

Karl Neudorfer

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 12, 2024
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 1412724

Karl Neudorfer is a Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,980.

Alla Ageyeva

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 20, 2023
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 1624465

At First Court of Appeals District, Alla Ageyeva serves as a Attorney IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,980.

Tracey Robertson

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Feb 28, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 1766757

Tracey Robertson holds the role of Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,980.

Conrad Coutinho

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Sep 10, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 1802379

Conrad Coutinho is a Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,980.

Mason Malone

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Jan 14, 2026
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 1832274

Mason Malone works as a Attorney IV for First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mason earned $140,980 in 2026.

Charlotte Nall

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Aug 13, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 530940

Charlotte Nall holds the role of Attorney IV at First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,980.

Andrew Urueta

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$140,980

Base pay: $140,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,980
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Apr 28, 2025
Monthly Pay: $11,748
State Employee Number: 766352

Andrew Urueta works as a Attorney IV for First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Andrew earned $140,980 in 2026.

Janet Williams

Attorney IV/First Court of Appeals District

2026 total comp

$70,490

Base pay: $70,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,490
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3505
Hire Date: Mar 7, 2025
Monthly Pay: $5,874
State Employee Number: 16156

Janet Williams works as a Attorney IV for First Court of Appeals District. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. Janet earned $70,490 in 2026.