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Started at the District Attorney's Office in 2011 as an unpaid intern and worked his way to become a licensed attorney.

As District Attorney, he created the  first Major Crimes Division and attorneys are specialized in Violent Crimes and Special Victims cases.

Licensed in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

In law school, he focused on criminal law and trial advocacy.

- Started at the District Attorney's Office in 2011 as an unpaid intern and worked his way to become a licensed attorney.
- As District Attorney, he created the  first Major Crimes Division and attorneys are specialized in Violent Crimes and Special Victims cases.
- Licensed in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
- In law school, he focused on criminal law and trial advocacy.

Legal Experience

The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta DA announces new program to reduce recidivism among first-time offenders

As District Attorney, introduced the Checks Over Stripes program, which helps young people  earn paychecks through employment and education rather than being sent to prison.

Said, "Through working together to address root causes of crime, we are making a safer society. Checks Over Stripes is about more than chasing convictions. It’s about changing lives."

- As District Attorney, introduced the Checks Over Stripes program, which helps young people  earn paychecks through employment and education rather than being sent to prison.
- Said, "Through working together to address root causes of crime, we are making a safer society. Checks Over Stripes is about more than chasing convictions. It’s about changing lives."

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As of July 25, 2024, Jared T Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.