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We’re proud to serve our community, ensuring each individual’s right to defense is upheld.
Introducing the Customer Support & Compliance Unit
Our Customer Support and Compliance Unit is here to support clients, address concerns, and uphold the highest legal and ethical standards in public defense.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the Georgia Public Defender Council!
Today, we pause to celebrate gratitude, connection, and community. We hope your day is filled with warmth, joy, and good company.
A quick reminder: Our offices are closed today and will remain closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday.
#HappyThanksgiving #GPDC
Private Attorney or Public Defender?
Both provide legal representation.
Public defenders serve people who qualify as indigent and ensure that no one faces the justice system alone, regardless of ability to pay.
Different paths, same goal: protecting constitutional rights.
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Giving Tuesday is just 7 days away!
Your support today helps us enter the week strong and ensures more Georgians receive the support they deserve.
Make your early Giving Tuesday gift: www.gapdf.org/donate
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2 Truths and a Lie: GPDC Edition
1. Every county in Georgia has a public defender's office or access to one.
2. Public defenders in Georgia handle both misdemeanor and felony cases.
3. Public defenders are only available to juveniles, not adults.
#3 is false! GPDC attorneys serve both adults and youth across the state.
Public defenders all across the state ensure Georgia’s justice system works for everyone in need.
#GPDC #TwoTruthsAndALie #PublicDefense
Congratulations to two pillars of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit public defense, retiring CPD H. Bradford Morris Jr., and incoming CPD Mark Alexander.
More than 200 colleagues, judges, community leaders, and public servants gathered on Nov. 17 in Gainesville as GPDC honored Brad’s 21 years of leadership and welcomed Mark into a new chapter of service. Under Brad’s tenure, the Northeastern Circuit office has handled 67,000+ Superior and Juvenile cases, a legacy of steady, principled defense for Hall and Dawson counties.
Mark brings decades of Northeast Georgia courtroom experience and a clear commitment to the calling of public defense: fight for justice, pursue excellence, earn trust, and stand beside those who can’t stand alone.
Thank you, Brad, for a lifetime of courageous advocacy. Welcome, Mark, we’re glad you’re here.
Learn more about GPDC: gapubdef.org
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13 days until Giving Tuesday! Two weeks to stand for justice and support families statewide.
GPDF is here to help.
Give today: www.gapdf.org/donate
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Your public defender…
Cares about your life and your family
Works tirelessly for the best outcome
Believes you deserve fairness and mercy
Are you or a family member currently in jail or out on bond?
Are you concerned about your family’s well-being?
Do you face jail time for a crime you were charged with?
Do you need to put your problems behind you and get a fresh start in life?
Are you waiting for a court date so you can get out of jail?
Are you wondering how you’ll pay for an attorney?
Public defenders are highly qualified, experienced defense attorneys
THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT PUBLIC DEFENDERS?
THESE ARE THE FACTS.
myths:
facts:
We are bar licensed attorneys who represent 85% of all people charged with crimes in Georgia
We give every client the attention they need to build the best defense
We advocate for the outcome that an accused person desires
We earn a salary — pleas, convictions, and acquittals don’t change our pay
HERE’S HOW TO GET THE BEST DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR YOUR CASE
Apply for public defender services
Meet with your
attorney
Get the best
possible outcome
WE BELIEVE THAT A CRIMINAL CHARGE DOESN’T HAVE TO RUIN YOUR LIFE
That’s what the US Supreme Court decided in 1963 when it required states to provide criminal defense attorneys for accused persons who could not afford them. As Georgia public defenders, we listen to our clients. We care about their well-being and most importantly, we work to maximize our client’s post-release opportunities.
Get a legal advocate who fights for you
Find an attorney who is dedicated to your case
Find mercy, justice, and compassion
Get back on your feet after a conviction
Keep contributing to your family and community
