Circuit public defender asks commissioners for extra attorney and pay boost
Circuit public defender Ricardo Samper asked the Troup County Board of Commissioners to add one attorney position, raise starting public defender salaries from $65,000 to $72,000, and approve $3,000 cost‑of‑living increases for administrative staff — a request totaling $162,470.08, made to address high caseloads and recruitment losses.
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Ricardo Samper, who identified himself as the circuit public defender for the split Coweta circuit, told the board he needs one additional attorney and raises to entry pay to compete for applicants. He said many jurisdictions now start at $72,000 and that his office has lost staff to higher pay elsewhere, leaving some attorneys with heavy caseloads.
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