Tennessee / Public Defenders Conference
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The Public Defenders Conference handles legal functions of government — prosecution, legal advice, and representing the state in court.
In 2026, this agency had 514 employees with median total compensation of $106,596; the highest distinct record was $217,056.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 514 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($106,596) — 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 $185,724 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $73,476. 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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Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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At Public Defenders Conference, Layla Ward serves as a Pub Def Legal Secretary within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Melissa Weaks is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-27-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Tracy White holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Ginny Whybrew holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Taylor Chumley works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $74,784 in 2026.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Melanie Keith is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Kati Brazier is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Sherry Lewallen holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Tina Thornton is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Gina Gammon works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Gina earned $74,784 in 2026.
Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference
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Susana Cooper holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.
Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference
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Paula Jackson is a Pub Def Forensic Social Worker at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $73,992.
Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference
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Carah Murphy works as a Pub Def Forensic Social Worker for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Carah earned $73,992 in 2026.
Pub Def Forensic Social Worker/Public Defenders Conference
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At Public Defenders Conference, Megan Riedinger serves as a Pub Def Forensic Social Worker within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,992.
Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference
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Robert Rose holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,476.
Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference
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At Public Defenders Conference, Tasha Whitehead serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,476.