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Joshua R. McKoon holds several positions:  

The State Bar of Georgia website identifies him as a licensed Attorney and a member of the State Bar as shown below.

https://www.gabar.org/member-directory/?firstName=Josh&lastName=McKoon

He is also the Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, Inc. 

In addition, McKoon holds a position as General Counsel for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).  In his role with TCSG he works for an agency that is considered a part of the State government of Georgia (In other words he is paid by the State of Georgia.)

McKoon lists his position with TCSG in LinkedIn as shown below:

GovSaleries.com reports that McKoon’s salary at TCSG is $208,083 annually as shown below:

GovSalary.com describes this salary as “318 percent higher than the average and 500 percent higher than the median salary in TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM OF GEORGIA.”  See above.

https://govsalaries.com/mckoon-josh-169251251

The Georgia Record has received information from officials within the Muskogee County State Court system, indicating that Joshua McKoon is also listed as Defense Counsel in several criminal cases.

In a Defense Counsel role in criminal cases, he would be defending people charged with crimes AGAINST the State of Georgia.

How can an attorney working FOR the State also defend individuals charged with crimes AGAINST the State?

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) sets forth organizational mandates within their Policy Manual.    Those working with TCSG are required to comply with these rules and policies.

In a number of sections in this document TSCG speaks of the need to avoid “conflicts of interest” and indeed goes further to prohibit “the appearance of conflicts of interest.”   One example of a such a TCSG Policy 4.3.2 is shown below:

https://tcsg.atlassian.net/wiki/pages/viewpageattachments.action?pageId=2133885087&preview=%2F2133885087%2F2165571593%2F4.3.2.pdf

Muscogee County Court officials have provided information regarding several cases in which Joshua R. McKoon is listed as Defense Counsel representing Criminal Defendants.

Examples are shown below:   (The Defendant’s names have been shortened for privacy.)

Example Case 1 -

STATE OF GEORGIA v. “DENNIS D. T…”

Example Case 2 -

STATE OF GEORGIA v. “CHELSEY D. C.…”

Researchers note that the above case summaries indicate the cases were actively on court dockets up to 5/14/2025.

Example Case 3 -   

An additional example case is still currently ACTIVE before the State Court of Muscogee County. 

As such, most active case details are not available for release to the public – the case number is SC 2016  CR  2714.  The prosecutor in this case did confirm via phone that Joshua McKoon is listed as Defense Counsel in this case.

A Google search for "josh mcKoon muscogee county", conducted on December 3, 2025, yields the following business listing:

Are there other concerns?

Much like the rules described within the TCSG Policies, the Georgia State Bar has a set of rules known as The Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct.  These are typically in alignment with National rules published by the American Bar Association (ABA.)

These rules involve, once again, the need to avoid “conflicts of interest.”    

https://www.gabar.org/handbook/?rule=rule58

Is it a conflict of interest for an attorney to work for the state while also defending criminal defendants against the state?

Potentially.   

Third party writings describe it this way:

Yes, it is a conflict of interest for an attorney to work for a state agency while also acting as a defense counsel for criminal defendants, especially if the cases are related, because of the direct opposition between the two roles. The attorney's duty to represent the state conflicts with their duty to zealously defend an individual accused of a crime against the state, creating a significant risk that their ability to represent the client will be materially limited. 

The Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct also address an issue known as “abandonment.”    

In this situation, the rules require the attorneys use “Diligence,” specifically Rule 1.3 states:

https://www.gabar.org/handbook/?rule=rule52

https://www.gabar.org/handbook/?rule=rule52

Finally, in his role as Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, Inc.  Mr. McKoon has occasion to speak to the public in writing and in oral presentations.   These occasions can include certain statements regarding business and/or legal matters.   

Given the facts and circumstances shown above, can the Public be expected to have confidence in the statements offered by McKoon?  

Disclaimer:  Nothing herein presents, nor infers, any claim of wrongdoing by any party.   Such charges would only be brought by those with authority and jurisdiction in the matter(s.)

The Georgia Record will continue to report on this story as additional facts and information become known.

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