Holy smokes, it sounds like you either had a bad experience with a PD or are trying to troll me. I get it, the public perception of a PD isn't great, but I'll answer your questions in order.

Do you pressure your clients to plead out?

Absolutely not. I explain the reality of the situation they are in and if a plea is in their best interest (in my opinion) I recommend it. If you have a good case I'll tell you, but remind you of the risk involved with 6/12 strangers deciding whether they think you did what you're accused of doing. I love going to trial, but it is your life and I don't take that lightly.

Is there pressure that you feel put on yourself in order to compel you to put pressure on clients to plead out?

I've never felt pressure to compel a plea. In fact, I would probably be shunned if my colleagues found out I did something like that.

Who pays you?

The State. The DAs in my jurisdiction are paid by the County.

Who is your boss?

The chief public defender of my state, but really it's the people who I am representing. If I screw something up they will be the ones filing a complaint.

How do you feel convincing someone to plead out when you know they could win their case