The Utah County Public Defender Association is dedicated to ensuring justice and equity for all individuals facing criminal charges in Utah County, regardless of their financial circumstances. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and zealous legal representation to indigent defendants, safeguarding their constitutional rights and advocating for fair treatment within the criminal justice system. Our commitment is to uphold the principles of due process, promote public confidence in the legal system, and strive for outcomes that reflect the highest standards of justice and humanity.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
- Base
- $181k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $182k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Dir. Unclassified | $181k | — | — | — | $204k $217k |
Assistant Director Unclassified | $179k | — | — | — | $191k $203k |
Attorney Unclassified | $182k | — | — | — | $184k $196k |
Chief Counsel Unclassified | $164k | — | — | — | $180k $192k |
Attorney Unclassified | $158k | — | — | — | $168k $179k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Utah County Public Defender Association equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 13%
from 2023
From $180k in 2023 to $204k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Utah County Public Defender Association
What are Utah County Public Defender Association's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Utah County Public Defender Association reported $13.6M in total revenue and $13.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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