Georgia / Public Defender Council, Georgia
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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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Criminal Investigator Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jessica Morgan works as a Criminal Investigator Supervisor for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jessica earned $65,103 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Treon Dozier works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Treon earned $65,000 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Sarah Garber serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,000.
This Attorney 3 record at Public Defender Council, Georgia for Charles Arnold may represent several individuals, totaling $64,710 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Joseph Kaufman serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,480.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Joan Thomas serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,480.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jose Gomez is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $64,480.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kora Baker serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,480.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Martha Deems holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,307.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jacob Pennanen holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,000.
Social Services Program Coordinator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Brent Bailey works as a Social Services Program Coordinator 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Brent earned $63,824 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Katherine Cadwallader works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Katherine earned $63,750 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Austin Chesteen serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,741.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Bezaya Tadesse works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Bezaya earned $63,600 in 2025.
Customer Service Representative Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Vera Moore holds the role of Customer Service Representative Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,478.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Leah Robbins serves as a Administrative Assistant Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,245.
Paralegal 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Rashelle Noncent serves as a Paralegal 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,129.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Roxie Thompson works as a Criminal Investigator 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Roxie earned $63,018 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kathryn Jensen serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,004.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Mary Hinson serves as a Administrative Assistant 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,960.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Shannon Soles holds the role of Administrative Assistant 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,781.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Catherine Vachon is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $62,540.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Gloria Carey works as a Criminal Investigator 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Gloria earned $62,540 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Cheryl Milton holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,507.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Tyshaye Jones is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $62,506.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Shaveena Rogers works as a Criminal Investigator 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Shaveena earned $62,400 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, John Yeste serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,400.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Vivian Azih holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,400.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jennifer Hale is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $62,400.
Executive Administrative Assist 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Cassandra Galloway is a Executive Administrative Assist 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $62,396.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Tiffany Talley holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,360.
Paralegal 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Staci Soliday serves as a Paralegal 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,244.
Busi Support Analyst 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Sheddrick Williams serves as a Busi Support Analyst 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,182.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Tara Green is a Administrative Assistant 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,980.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Grace Lee holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,917.
Busi Support Analyst Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Rebekah Sawyer is a Busi Support Analyst Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,849.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Vyvia Harris-Cabiness is a Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $61,480.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Bailey Haase works as a Criminal Investigator 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Bailey earned $61,480 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, April Burgess serves as a Administrative Assistant 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,480.
Social Worker, Nonlicensed 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kaitlin Babin serves as a Social Worker, Nonlicensed 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,183.