Georgia / Public Defender Council, Georgia
Agency file
The Public Defender Council, Georgia handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2025, this agency had 1,048 employees with median total compensation of $62,540; the highest distinct record was $192,347.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,048 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($62,540) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $117,212 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,271. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Record list
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Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Marcus Lee works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Marcus earned $43,331 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Scarlett Perrott serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,308.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Michela Maxwell is a Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $43,142.
Paralegal 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, John Banasik serves as a Paralegal 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,047.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jesus Prieto is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $42,900.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Virginia Waldrip is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $42,827.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Sherry Chambers holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,534.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Jenifer Hamilton serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,525.
Paralegal 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Cassandra Cockayne holds the role of Paralegal 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,451.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Jessica Perry works as a Criminal Investigator 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jessica earned $42,400 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Samantha Moran works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Samantha earned $42,083 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Marianne Behrens serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,000.
Advocate 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Melissa Holland-Godfrey serves as a Advocate 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,731.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
David Jennings holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,667.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Donna Hicks serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,600.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Madelyn Horton is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $41,600.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Leonard Bostick serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,584.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kathryn Barnett holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,500.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Erin Lirette works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Erin earned $41,480 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Patricia Powers works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Patricia earned $41,375 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lauren Snyder is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $41,250.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Alyson Bridges works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Alyson earned $41,170 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Amber Smith works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Amber earned $41,000 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Paul Thomas works as a Criminal Investigator 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Paul earned $40,833 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Chasity Ebersole works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Chasity earned $40,833 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, De`Andrea Bailey serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,792.
Paralegal 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Michael Clemons serves as a Paralegal 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,708.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Tamara Myrick holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,693.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Michelle Miller is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $40,641.
Criminal Investigator Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Antontious Moran works as a Criminal Investigator Supervisor for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Antontious earned $40,599 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Dillon Mcconnell is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $40,566.
Paralegal 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Marquis Grant holds the role of Paralegal 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,500.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Taylor Blumenthal is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $40,169.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Joshua Allen works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Joshua earned $40,163 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Maxwell Chase holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,080.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Melissa Clark serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,000.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Chandler Trevino is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $40,000.
Paralegal 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lindsey Smallwood is a Paralegal 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $40,000.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Pamelia Holland serves as a Criminal Investigator 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,000.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Amber Christian serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,947.