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 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Valerie Cochran works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Valerie earned $52,102 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, William Harper serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Erin Stacer serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,000.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Heather Woolbert serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,000.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Russell Ramey is a Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $52,000.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Delphine Taylor holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,000.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Jasmine Holcomb works as a Criminal Investigator 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jasmine earned $51,833 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Lonzettea Murchison serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,813.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jessika Gilmore holds the role of Administrative Assistant 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,813.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Veatta Cargill works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Veatta earned $51,626 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Ashleigh Skinner works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Ashleigh earned $51,600 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Carrie Miller serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,596.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jerri Melton is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $51,110.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Mackenzie Keane works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Mackenzie earned $51,083 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Angel Seacrist works as a Administrative Assistant 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Angel earned $50,920 in 2025.
Busi Support Analyst 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jayda Drake-Howard is a Busi Support Analyst 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $50,917.
Busi Support Analyst 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lakeithia Brownlee works as a Busi Support Analyst 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Lakeithia earned $50,913 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Shanice Frederick works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Shanice earned $50,792 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kamilah Davis is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $50,544.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Yolanda Mohone holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,371.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Tamara Regan serves as a Administrative Assistant 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,293.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jonathan Wilkins works as a Criminal Investigator 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jonathan earned $50,000 in 2025.
Paralegal 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Joan Russell-Alexander holds the role of Paralegal 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,967.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Larry Cunningham is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $49,942.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Lyndsey Walters serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,824.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Cherita Berry works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Cherita earned $49,820 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Latonia Bryant works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Latonia earned $49,820 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Paula Collins holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,820.