Trellis Law: Suzanne Carter Johnson

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Suzanne is married, and an active member of the First Baptist Church of Tifton.

Before election, Suzanne was the chief clerk for the Tift County Probate Court. She also worked as a legal assistant in the Superior Court Clerk's office.

Suzanne Carter Johnson has served as Probate Judge of Tift County since 2006.

As superior court clerk, has experience in wills, estates, guardianships, and real estate.

- As superior court clerk, has experience in wills, estates, guardianships, and real estate.

Legal Experience

Said, "Rulings that I make in guardianship cases have a significant impact on minors and senior adults, our most vulnerable citizens, and this is a responsibility that I take seriously."

- Said, "Rulings that I make in guardianship cases have a significant impact on minors and senior adults, our most vulnerable citizens, and this is a responsibility that I take seriously."

Judicial Administration

Said, "As a Probate Judge, integrity and trustworthiness are key. Citizens of Tift County look to me for guidance in a time of need and it is my duty to render fair and just rulings based on Georgia law."

- Said, "As a Probate Judge, integrity and trustworthiness are key. Citizens of Tift County look to me for guidance in a time of need and it is my duty to render fair and just rulings based on Georgia law."

Ethics & Conduct

As of July 25, 2024, Suzanne Carter Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

Community Involvement

Suzanne Carter Johnson

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. 