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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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(901) 222-2800

Monday – Friday · 8:00am – 4:30pm

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

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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 cannot afford a private attorney.

Office Leadership

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  • Chief Public Defender

Jerri Green

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  • Deputy Chief Public Defender

Gregg Carman

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  • Chief Administrative Officer

Glover Wright

Brenda Johnson
  • Administator of Finance and Operations

Brenda Johnson

Phoebe (Coco) Gille
  • Attorney Administrator

Phoebe “Coco” Gille

Vincent Ores
  • Attorney Administrator

Vincent Ores, Jr.

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  • Attorney Administrator

Nelle W. Pallme

Terrance Tatum
  • Supervising Attorney

Terrance Tatum

Rob Gowen
  • Supervising Attorney

Rob Gowen

Angela Sanders
  • Supervising Attorney

Angela D. Sanders

Eric Elms
  • Supervising Attorney

Eric Elms

Meigan Thompson
  • Supervising Attorney

Meigan Thompson

Rob Felkner
  • Supervising Attorney

Rob Felkner

Leadership Carnita McKeithen
  • Supervising Attorney (Youth Trial Division)

Carnita McKeithen

William Robilio
  • Attorney Administrator (Special Litigation Unit)

William E. Robilio

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  • Supervising Attorney (Major Cases Team)

Katherine Oberembt

Leadership Avis Allen
  • Office Manager (Adult Trial Division)

Avis Allen

  • Office Manager (Youth Trial Division)

Shawna Vanhooks

Leadership Rob Gipson
  • Director of Office Automation Services

Rob Gipson, Jr.

Leadership John Bradley
  • Communications Manager

John Bradley

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