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Public Defender
State employees in Public Defender for FY2027. Search by name or position.
Sunshine Portal · Section
State employees in Public Defender for FY2027. Search by name or position.
442 filled positions at Public Defender, A-Z by name. The first three rows summarize total / active / vacant headcount — click one to switch the roster to that view.
| Name | Position | Organization | Position Hire Date | Status | Position Mid-Point | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All - 526 | — | — | — | — | $43,887,771.20 | $39,650,112.77 |
| Active - 442 | — | — | — | — | $36,792,683.20 | $39,650,112.77 |
| Vacant - 84 | — | — | — | — | $7,095,088.00 | $0.00 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 3 |
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| Public Defender |
| Nov 22, 2025 |
| Filled |
| $97,697.60 |
| $94,982.37 |
| Classified Employee | Social Worker | Public Defender | Apr 7, 2007 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $93,954.49 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 3 | Public Defender | Jan 3, 2026 | Filled | $97,697.60 | $93,620.80 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Mar 28, 2026 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $93,350.82 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Aug 29, 2026 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $91,270.82 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Apr 26, 2025 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $90,750.82 |
| Classified Employee | Office Manager | Public Defender | Oct 20, 2007 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $87,998.51 |
| Classified Employee | Office Manager | Public Defender | Mar 25, 2017 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $87,987.59 |
| Classified Employee | Senior Human Resources Admin | Public Defender | Aug 17, 2024 | Filled | $68,598.40 | $87,933.99 |
| Classified Employee | Fiscal Services Supervisor | Public Defender | Aug 5, 2023 | Filled | $83,699.20 | $87,917.64 |
| Classified Employee | Senior Human Resources Admin | Public Defender | Mar 1, 2025 | Filled | $68,598.40 | $87,917.64 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Sep 14, 2024 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $87,630.82 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Sep 27, 2025 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $87,630.82 |
| Classified Employee | Social Worker | Public Defender | Oct 15, 2012 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $87,429.09 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Aug 29, 2026 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $86,926.32 |
| Classified Employee | Office Manager | Public Defender | Oct 8, 2016 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $86,313.85 |
| Classified Employee | Social Worker | Public Defender | Oct 13, 2012 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $86,210.01 |
| Classified Employee | Office Manager | Public Defender | Sep 6, 2008 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $85,916.24 |
| Classified Employee | Office Manager | Public Defender | May 4, 2019 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $85,916.24 |
| Classified Employee | Social Worker | Public Defender | Aug 21, 2006 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $85,532.79 |
| Classified Employee | Social Worker | Public Defender | May 21, 2005 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $85,104.80 |
| Classified Employee | Accountant/ Auditor1 | Public Defender | Mar 2, 2024 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $84,929.23 |
| Classified Employee | Social Worker | Public Defender | Sep 16, 2023 | Filled | $75,108.80 | $84,929.23 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Sep 13, 2025 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $84,846.32 |
| Classified Employee | Public Defender 2 | Public Defender | Sep 13, 2025 | Filled | $87,235.20 | $84,846.32 |