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
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Harris Mason holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,858.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Claudia Mitcham works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Claudia earned $81,620 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Leeanne Strohmann works as a Attorney 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Leeanne earned $81,620 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kathryn Thompson holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,620.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jolee Battles works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jolee earned $81,583 in 2025.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Rebecca Messinger holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,555.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Michael Bodiford works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Michael earned $81,538 in 2025.
Payroll Specialist Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Antonio Ramsey holds the role of Payroll Specialist Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,538.
Criminal Investigator Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Brian Morton serves as a Criminal Investigator Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,397.
Social Services Program Manager Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Catia De Los Santos holds the role of Social Services Program Manager Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,333.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Marquita Jones works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Marquita earned $81,330 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Nikkolette Owens is a Criminal Investigator Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $81,212.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Carolyn Baumgarner is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $80,276.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Bradley Bennett works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Bradley earned $80,245 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Gary Williams holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,241.
Database Administrator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
James Usanga is a Database Administrator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $80,064.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Megan Dempsey is a Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $80,058.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kaitlyn Beck holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,017.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Austin Harper works as a Attorney 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Austin earned $80,000 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jordan Price is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $80,000.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Taylor Rinberger serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,000.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Eddis Freeman is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $80,000.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Matthew Lester serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,975.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Philip Wilkie holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,658.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Charlie Koch is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $79,392.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Elissa Noyes is a Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $79,167.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Elizabeth Boswell works as a Attorney 4 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Elizabeth earned $79,125 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Sheila Rainville works as a Criminal Investigator 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Sheila earned $79,093 in 2025.
Busi Support Analyst 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Daniel Crovatt is a Busi Support Analyst 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $78,685.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jala Tomlinson holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,417.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Taylor Godby is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $78,293.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Aria Corbitt works as a Attorney 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Aria earned $78,000 in 2025.
Busi Support Analyst Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Cassius Price is a Busi Support Analyst Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $78,000.
Busi Support Analyst Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Destiny Byrd works as a Busi Support Analyst Supervisor for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Destiny earned $78,000 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Elizabeth Slater works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Elizabeth earned $77,980 in 2025.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Ariane Williams works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Ariane earned $77,980 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Victor Aloisio holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,625.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Leigh Butler serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,519.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jay Kim holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,488.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Simon Heinrich works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Simon earned $77,333 in 2025.