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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Busi Support Analyst 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Rebecca Kincaid works as a Busi Support Analyst 3 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Rebecca earned $84,596 in 2025.
Revenue Agent 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Donice Boatwright holds the role of Revenue Agent 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,474.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Mary Snyder serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,167.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Sarah Heurich is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $84,000.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Payton Vernon is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $84,000.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Imani Carter is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $83,760.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jessica Gerber works as a Attorney 1 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Jessica earned $83,372 in 2025.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Monica Baron holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,272.
Attorney 1/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Melanie Stepho is a Attorney 1 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $83,130.
Criminal Investigator 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Paul Paradowski is a Criminal Investigator 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $83,040.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Tierrance Charles serves as a Attorney 3. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,000.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
At Public Defender Council, Georgia, Meghann Humphreys serves as a Attorney 2. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,924.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Victor Mireles holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,875.
HR Generalist 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Beverly Walters holds the role of HR Generalist 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,680.
Senior Manager Legal Services/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Rochelle Gordon holds the role of Senior Manager Legal Services at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,654.
Attorney 3/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Jordan Spivey is a Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $82,542.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Jed Aten is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $82,500.
Criminal Investigator Supervisor/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Randy Weinstein works as a Criminal Investigator Supervisor for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Randy earned $82,338 in 2025.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Ifedinma Nwankwo works as a Attorney 2 for Public Defender Council, Georgia. Ifedinma earned $82,239 in 2025.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
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Jeanette Horowitz holds the role of Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,122.
Attorney 4/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Alex Smith is a Attorney 4 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. 2025 total compensation came to $82,059.
Attorney 2/Public Defender Council, Georgia
Mark Yun holds the role of Attorney 2 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,000.
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
Kathryn Thompson holds the role of Attorney 3 at Public Defender Council, Georgia. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,620.
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 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.