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 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Rachel Oliver is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $32,330.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lisa Thomason is a Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $32,209.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Donald Joiner is a Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $32,158.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Rachael Golden serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,535.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Hope Reffit holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,451.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Casey Hall works as a Criminal Investigator 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Casey earned $31,380 in 2025.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Carlie Ross serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,044.
Law Enforcement Worker/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Ashley Suarez is a Law Enforcement Worker at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $30,848.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Charlton Hanna serves as a Administrative Assistant 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,355.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Tammy Belback holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,155.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lauren Callier holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,583.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kevin Blanco is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $28,338.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Shannon Hawkins is a Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $28,196.
Graduate Intern/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Juanze Watts Ii works as a Graduate Intern for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Juanze earned $27,496 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Sheneka Terry serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $27,438.
Legal Services Worker/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Sheila Francois serves as a Legal Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,821.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Shawn Sancomb is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $26,792.
Paralegal 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Sharon Moye is a Paralegal 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $25,584.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Eric Coffelt serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,422.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Stephanie Iasiello serves as a Attorney 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,385.
Support Services Worker/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Alexia Vaughn is a Support Services Worker at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $24,630.
Child Welfare Service Case Manager 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Angela Givens is a Child Welfare Service Case Manager 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $24,444.
Legal Services Worker/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Lindsey Vaca-Zamudio works as a Legal Services Worker for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Lindsey earned $24,255 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Latonia Croom holds the role of Criminal Investigator 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,972.
Administrative Assistant 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Annabelle Cochran is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $23,860.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Ryan Marks serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,612.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Shannon Hall serves as a Criminal Investigator 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,333.
Senior Executive/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kristin Waller serves as a Senior Executive. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,079.
Administrative Assistant 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Beryl Tanner works as a Administrative Assistant 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Beryl earned $22,958 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
William Mills is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $22,753.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Thomas Mcfarland works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Thomas earned $22,500 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jennifer Bryant holds the role of Criminal Investigator 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,981.
Social Services Program Consultant 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Toni Geoghagan works as a Social Services Program Consultant 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Toni earned $20,625 in 2025.
Criminal Investigator 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Kaya Yamashita serves as a Criminal Investigator 1. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,423.
Law Enforcement Worker/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Gail Ivey is a Law Enforcement Worker at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $20,002.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Regina Sampson holds the role of Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,000.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Lorie Corbitt serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,978.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Nancy Bryan is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $19,875.
Paralegal 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Diamond Packer holds the role of Paralegal 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,454.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Kenneth Ellis holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,829.