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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 12
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Raluca Steele serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,667.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Clint Tyler is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $71,500.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Matthew Kerker serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,384.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Stephanie Taylor Shaw serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,375.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Brandon Guthrie serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,307.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Tommy Lyons is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $71,138.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Preston Hester holds the role of Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,130.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Ronald Abbott is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $71,113.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Martha Massey holds the role of Administrative Assistant 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,089.
Busi Support Analyst 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Becky Mcclure serves as a Busi Support Analyst 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,074.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Natalie Peek serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,750.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Kayla Beckworth is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,750.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Erin Rossiter-Billac works as a Criminal Investigator 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Erin earned $70,297 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jesse Block is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $70,150.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Nicha Rakpanichmanee holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,150.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Elizabeth Holbrook serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,114.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Rebekah Whitley serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,083.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Patrice Davis is a Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,833.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Nathaniel Davis serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,833.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Chase Littlejohn holds the role of Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Ali Pitre holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,680.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jeremy Jones works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jeremy earned $69,562 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Pamela Ross is a Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,292.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kamran Douglas is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $69,167.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Emily Powers works as a Criminal Investigator 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Emily earned $68,900 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Angelica Rivera is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $68,804.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Maritza Gonzalez-Cid works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Maritza earned $68,708 in 2025.
Busi Support Analyst Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Deresa Cruz works as a Busi Support Analyst Supervisor for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Deresa earned $68,679 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Douglas Belisle serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,675.
Criminal Investigator Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Brandon Cannon holds the role of Criminal Investigator Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,654.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Sara Maier works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Sara earned $68,333 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Christi Southard is a Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $68,159.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lauren Stewart works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Lauren earned $68,083 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, John Parker serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,023.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Michael Mcdaniel serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,708.
Busi Support Analyst 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Robin Fisher serves as a Busi Support Analyst 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,704.
Busi Support Analyst 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Sandra Hosley works as a Busi Support Analyst 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Sandra earned $67,672 in 2025.
Social Services Program Consultant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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William Felder works as a Social Services Program Consultant 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. William earned $67,600 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Matthew Gazafy is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $67,492.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Tiera Williams serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,375.