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
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Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Christopher Celis serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,333.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Kali Haney holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,081.
Advocate 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jessica Shurling holds the role of Advocate 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,000.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Derrick Swint holds the role of Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,728.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Virgil D'Antignac serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,606.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Charlotte Wainright holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,542.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Paige Spivey serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,517.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, John Mcdaniel serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,354.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Sarah Willis is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $66,325.
Administrative Assistant Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Nicole Boran is a Administrative Assistant Supervisor at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $66,083.
Administrative Assistant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Abigail Nix is a Administrative Assistant 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $66,083.
Busi Support Analyst 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Terri Larson is a Busi Support Analyst 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $65,928.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Christopher Greene works as a Criminal Investigator 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Christopher earned $65,842 in 2025.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Cameron Goodman serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,708.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Channa Childs serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,708.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Emma Riedley holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,527.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Charles Carnes serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,526.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Mark Thomas serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,354.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Anette Wright is a Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $65,267.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Marcia Brown serves as a Criminal Investigator 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,175.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Jacob Defazio serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,125.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Julia Henry is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $65,115.
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
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Sarah Garber serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,000.
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.
This Attorney 3 record at Public Defender Council, Georgia for Charles Arnold may represent several individuals, totaling $64,710 in 2025.
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
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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
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kora Baker 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
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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.