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As of July 25, 2024, Robert (Bobby) Brooks did not have a website or any information online.

Robert has practiced as an attorney in Probate Courts around Georgia. He has also previously served as Judge Pro Tem in the Polk County Probate Court and as Municipal Judge and Magistrate Judge in Polk County.

Robert Brooks is currently serving his first term as Probate Court Judge in Polk County, elected in a special election in 2022. He previously ran for this position 3 other times, but did not win at those times. 

As an attorney in Probate Courts, represented clients in matters related to estate administration, including filing legal documents, representing clients in hearings, and ensuring the proper distribution of assets according to the deceased's will or state law.

As Judge Pro Tem in the Polk County Probate Court, presided over probate proceedings, adjudicated disputes, interpreted wills and trusts, and ensured the lawful distribution of estates in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

As Municipal Judge in Polk County, presided over cases within the jurisdiction of the municipal court, such as traffic violations, misdemeanor crimes, and civil infractions, while ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice in accordance with local ordinances and state laws.

As Magistrate Judge in Polk County, conducted preliminary hearings, issued search warrants, set bail, and resolved minor criminal and civil matters.

- As an attorney in Probate Courts, represented clients in matters related to estate administration, including filing legal documents, representing clients in hearings, and ensuring the proper distribution of assets according to the deceased's will or state law.
- As Judge Pro Tem in the Polk County Probate Court, presided over probate proceedings, adjudicated disputes, interpreted wills and trusts, and ensured the lawful distribution of estates in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
- As Municipal Judge in Polk County, presided over cases within the jurisdiction of the municipal court, such as traffic violations, misdemeanor crimes, and civil infractions, while ensuring fair and impartial administration of justice in accordance with local ordinances and state laws.
- As Magistrate Judge in Polk County, conducted preliminary hearings, issued search warrants, set bail, and resolved minor criminal and civil matters.

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Plans to resolve the court's backlog and improve the filing system if elected.

- Plans to resolve the court's backlog and improve the filing system if elected.

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Robert (Bobby) Brooks

Probate court judges are a type of judge in Georgia who decides a type of civil court cases called a "probate" case. Probate cases can be many things, like cases about people's wills, appointing guardians to children or the elderly, and managing estates. Probate court judges also sometimes decide whether to give out marriage licenses and gun licenses, and they can also decide traffic cases. 