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CPM Commencement Speaker Highlights Purpose-Driven Leadership and Public Sector Impact
At the Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program graduation, Executive Director Omotayo Alli delivered an inspiring keynote focused on leadership, resilience, and public sector impact. The ceremony celebrated graduates who completed the rigorous 300-hour program, emphasizing their commitment to leadership and public service.
Executive Director Alli praised the graduates' resilience and highlighted the value of the CPM credential as a mark of distinction in public service. She shared personal leadership lessons, emphasizing mentorship, self-awareness, and prioritizing wellness to navigate the complexities of public service.
Read more about the CPM graduation and leadership insights: gapubdef.org/cpm-commencement-speaker-highlights-purpose-driven-leadership-and-public-sector-exce...
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Exciting Highlights from the Inaugural GPDC Youth Defense Conference!
The Georgia Public Defender Council recently hosted its Youth Defense Conference in Peachtree City, bringing together attorneys, judges, and juvenile justice experts for two days of invaluable learning.
Key sessions included representing youth charged as Children in Need of Services (CHINS), navigating special education law for students with disabilities, and litigating racial trauma in juvenile cases. The conference also featured a powerful judicial panel, including Judge Wenona Belton and Judge Gayl Branum Carr, who shared insights on adolescent development and evidence-based practices in youth justice.
Read more about the conference and how GPDC continues to lead the way in juvenile defense: gapubdef.org/georgia-public-defender-council-youth-defense-conference-hears-from-national-and-sta...
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GPDC Circuit Public Defender Training in Brunswick Highlights Reforms, Leadership Growth, and Innovation in Public Defense
The Georgia Public Defender Council recently hosted a spring training in Brunswick, GA, focusing on leadership development, technology updates, and capital case reforms. Key announcements included a restructured approach to death penalty cases, expanded training opportunities for future CPDs, and innovative changes in GPDC's case management system.
Read the full article on the latest updates and initiatives at GPDC: gapubdef.org/gpdc-circuit-public-defender-training-in-brunswick-highlights-reforms-leadership-gro...
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Looking for legal representation in Bleckley, Dodge, Montgomery, Pulaski, Telfair, and Wheeler Counties?
Circuit Public Defender Ashley McLaughlin and her team proudly serve the Oconee Judicial Circuit.
Need assistance? Call 478-448-1801 or visit our Find Your Public Defender tool at gapubdef.org/find-your-public-defender.
Know your rights and get the legal support you deserve.
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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
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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.
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Get back on your feet after a conviction
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