Marietta Daily Journal, Roswell municipal judge candidates talk respect and platform goals

Brian has a bachelor's degree from the University of North Georgia and a law degree from John Marshall Law School.

Brian is a municipal court judge. He has been the chief judge in Roswell for five years and worked as an attorney for 20 years.

Brian Hansford is currently a municipal court judge.

Believes the court should remain nonpartisan

- Believes the court should remain nonpartisan

Ethics & Conduct

Worked as an attorney for 20 years prior to serving as a judge for 12 years.

- Worked as an attorney for 20 years prior to serving as a judge for 12 years.

Legal Experience

As of August 29, 2023, Brian Hansford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Believes that youth mental health is a problem in the community.

- Believes that youth mental health is a problem in the community.

Community Involvement

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Brian Hansford

Candidates discussion and plans for court

As of August 29, 2023, Brian Hansford’s website did not contain information on this issue and Brian Hansford did not complete our questionnaire.

As of September 3, 2023, Brian Hansford did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Hansford graduated fron the University of North Georgia obtainings a bachelors degree. He also served as a Paratrooper in the United States Army leaving with an honorary discharge. After which he obtained his law degree at John Marshall Law school in Atlanta Ga. Hansford has served 5 years as Roswell’s Chief Judge, 12 years as a Judge and 20 years as an attorney.

Brian Hansford is a non partisan incumbent seeking the office of Municipal. Court Judge for the city of Roswell Georgia.

- Believes the court should remain non partisan

- 5 years as Roswell’s Chief Judge, 12 years as a Judge and 20 years as an attorney.

- Hansford points out a big issue for the city in court is the mental health problem with youth and how the two go hand in hand.

- Municipal Court Judges hear cases on traffic violations and local ordinance violations, such as building code violations or animal control issues. 
- Municipal Court Judges can issue warrants and handle disputes on nuisances. In some cities Municipal Court Judges hear some misdemeanors like shoplifting and marijuana possession. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of municipal court judges vary per city. Some Municipal Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

City Judges who hear cases on traffic citations and city ordinance violations and other misdemeanors