Black Atty Hits Ga. Public Defender Council With Bias Suit

By Kelcey Caulder · October 8, 2025, 4:29 PM EDT

The Georgia Public Defender Council and chief public defender in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit were sued by a former assistant public defender who claimed he was fired and faced an "unwarranted"...

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Case Information

Case Title

Hynes v. Georgia Public Defender Council et al

Case Number

1:25-cv-05771

Court

Georgia Northern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Jobs

Date Filed

October 07, 2025