Polk County Georgia – Public Defender

Polk County Georgia – Public Defender

David L. Smith, Chief Public DefenderThe Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office serves all of Polk County and Haralson County, and is a part of the Georgia Public Defender...
Georgia Moves to Slash Public Defender’s Appellate Division – Georgia Innocence Project

Georgia Moves to Slash Public Defender’s Appellate Division – Georgia Innocence Project

We Need Your Voice: Georgia Moves to Slash Public Defender’s Appellate Division Georgians are constitutionally entitled to effective counsel in their trials and in their appeals, but that right will...
Doug Ammar | Georgia Justice Project

Doug Ammar | Georgia Justice Project

About the speaker Douglas B. Ammar, Executive Director, Georgia Justice Project Douglas B. Ammar has been an active presence at Georgia Justice Project (GJP) since its beginning in 1986. Starting as...
Public Defender | White County Georgia

Public Defender | White County Georgia

Mission and Purpose The Enotah Public Defenders Office represents the people of White County in judicial matters. The Georgia Public Defender Council is an independent agency working within the executive...
About GPDC — Georgia Public Defender Council

About GPDC — Georgia Public Defender Council

In an effort to reconnect families and reduce recidivism, the GPDC started the Ladders leadership development initiative. Ladders provides transformational education and wraparound services for certain individuals with prior justice...
Public Defender | Floyd County Georgia

Public Defender | Floyd County Georgia

The Rome Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office is comprised of 11 attorneys, 2 investigators, 1 Social Services Specialist and 3 Administrative Assistants. VISION STATEMENT The Rome Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office...
Georgia Public Defender Council’s Central Office

Georgia Public Defender Council’s Central Office

The Georgia Public Defender’s Office is the central office located in Atlanta, Georgia. With seven Council members and at over 400 attorneys, they are dedicated to providing zealous criminal...
Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys Facts for Kids

Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kidsGeorgia Alliance of African American Attorneys Logo of the Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys Formation June 1992 Type Legal Society Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia Location Membership 1600+ President Charla Hall Website www.gaaaa.org The Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys (GAAAA) is...
Georgia public defender system on trial

Georgia public defender system on trial

ATLANTA —  When Georgia instituted a statewide public defender system in 2005, human rights groups praised it as a milestone in ensuring that poor criminal defendants received their constitutional...

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Updates and news on DUI jurisdiction in Georgia

Updates and news on DUI jurisdiction in Georgia

UPDATE (2019-10-21) Georgia Supreme Court overturns Georgia Court of Appeals** Mobley v. State, S18G1546The Georgia Supreme Court has overruled data from the airbag control...
Updates and news on DUI jurisdiction in Georgia

Updates and news on DUI jurisdiction in Georgia

COVID-19 Update on Suspension of DUI Management License**On September 25, 2020, the Georgia Department of Driver Services released...