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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Paralegal 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kira Jessup serves as a Paralegal 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,500.
Paralegal 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Daniel Pozo is a Paralegal 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $46,456.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Vicky Straley holds the role of Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,206.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Linda Mote is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $46,100.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Michael Smith works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Michael earned $46,022 in 2025.
Clerical Services Worker/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Keith Day works as a Clerical Services Worker for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Keith earned $46,002 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Samiah Patton serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,833.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Sheyrl Stanley works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Sheyrl earned $45,803 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Kevin Johnson holds the role of Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,475.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Alesica Miller works as a Administrative Assistant 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Alesica earned $45,469 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Samuel Bishop is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $45,400.
Paralegal 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Maria Wilson works as a Paralegal 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Maria earned $45,269 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Joy Mack works as a Administrative Assistant 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Joy earned $45,224 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Darrell Williams is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $45,175.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Savannah Smarch is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $45,000.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jennifer Mckay holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,000.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Robin Napier holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,633.
Social Worker, Nonlicensed 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Felicia Flack works as a Social Worker, Nonlicensed 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Felicia earned $44,600 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Joann Whitting is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $44,586.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Crystal Boatright is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $44,520.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Benjamin Causey serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,418.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Tracy Ruff works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Tracy earned $44,292 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Karin Vinson holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,233.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
David Pouler holds the role of Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,166.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Cassidy Gillis serves as a Criminal Investigator 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,166.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Nancy Gordon is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $44,068.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Taylor Chessier is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $44,000.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Amber Tucker serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,680.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Nicole Rodgers serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,680.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Carole Sapp serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,680.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kevin Sebastian holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,654.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Eliza Gravely is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $43,640.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kamryn Browning is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $43,600.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Carolanne Weaver holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,561.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Brett Colbert is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $43,550.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Terence Theus holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,526.