Matt is from Gainesville, Georgia. He has a bachelor’s from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee. He lives with his wife and three children in Lawrenceville.

Matt Miller is an Assistant Solicitor in the Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office, where he has been for three years. He previously operated his own law firm, The Law Office of Matthew F. Miller and worked at other private law firms.

Matt Miller’s campaign for Judge of the State Court of Gwinnett County is his first entry into politics.

Matthew Miller - 2021 December 31 Non Election Year CCDR - Judge of State Court, Division S5 - November 8, 2022

Matthew Miller - 2022 January 31 CCDR - Judge of State Court, Division S5 - November 8, 2022

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Matt is a Supervising Attorney in the Gwinnett Solicitor’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor, Matt prosecutes a wide range of misdemeanor cases including DUIs and vehicular homicide.

Previously, Matt was a solo-practitioner attorney. As a solo-practitioner, he focused on criminal defense and juvenile cases. He has defended clients who have been accused of felonies and misdemeanors in the state of Georgia. Matt has represented numerous children charged with crimes as a juvenile. He has also represented both children and parents in dependency proceedings. This means he has represented children and parents in proceedings after allegations of child abuse or neglect.

Previously, Matt was in private practice. As a private attorney, Matt tried many types of cases including criminal defense, personal injury, civil defense, and contract disputes. This means he has defended people accused of a crime and people being sued.

- Matt is a Supervising Attorney in the Gwinnett Solicitor’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor, Matt prosecutes a wide range of misdemeanor cases including DUIs and vehicular homicide. 
- Previously, Matt was a solo-practitioner attorney. As a solo-practitioner, he focused on criminal defense and juvenile cases. He has defended clients who have been accused of felonies and misdemeanors in the state of Georgia. Matt has represented numerous children charged with crimes as a juvenile. He has also represented both children and parents in dependency proceedings. This means he has represented children and parents in proceedings after allegations of child abuse or neglect. 
- Previously, Matt was in private practice. As a private attorney, Matt tried many types of cases including criminal defense, personal injury, civil defense, and contract disputes. This means he has defended people accused of a crime and people being sued.

Legal Experience

GA Bar

Matt is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Matt is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Ethics & Conduct

His website states, “Matt Miller knows what it takes to be an effective and efficient State Court Judge.”

- His website states, “Matt Miller knows what it takes to be an effective and efficient State Court Judge.”

Judicial Administration

His website states, “He will treat all who appear before him fairly and with the dignity and respect they deserve.”

- His website states, “He will treat all who appear before him fairly and with the dignity and respect they deserve.”

Judicial Philosophy

Matt is an officer on his kids’ PTA and chaired the Gwinnett County Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Picnic.

- Matt is an officer on his kids’ PTA and chaired the Gwinnett County Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Picnic.

Community Involvement

Matt Miller

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
