Office hours: Mon–Fri · 8:00am – 4:30pm · 201 Poplar Ave, Suite 2-01, Memphis

Our Leadership

The Shelby County Public Defender is led by a team with deep roots in public defense, criminal justice reform, and the Shelby County community. They set the direction, standards, and culture of our office.

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We’re here Monday – Friday

Monday – Friday · 8:00am – 4:30pm

Main Office
201 Poplar Ave, Suite 2-01
Memphis, TN 38103

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About SCPD

Leadership at SCPD is mission-driven. Every decision — about staffing, caseloads, training, and advocacy — flows from the same commitment: high-quality, client-centered representation for every person who qualifies for our services.

Office Leadership

Jerri Green

Gregg Carman

Glover Wright

Brenda Johnson

Phoebe “Coco” Gille

Vincent Ores, Jr.

Nelle W. Pallme

Terrance Tatum

Rob Gowen

Eric Elms

Meigan Thompson

Rob Felkner

Carnita McKeithen

William E. Robilio

Katherine Oberembt

Avis Allen

Shawna Vanhooks

Rob Gipson, Jr.

John Bradley

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