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Jack was born and raised in Canton, Georgia. He graduated from Cherokee High School in 1997, and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Florida State University and a law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Trey resides with his wife in Canton, and they both attend Woodstock City Church. 

Jack manages his own law firm. He previously served as the Senior Staff Attorney in the Superior Court of Cherokee County. 

Jack “Trey” Goodwin III is an associate judge of the Cherokee County Magistrate Court. He was appointed to this position in 2016, and has served two terms. He is running for election for Chief Magistrate in Cherokee County.

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Believes in comprehensive legal experience, having served as Senior Staff Attorney post-law school for Judge Mills in Cherokee County, managing over 150 adoptions, drafting opinions, and overseeing court operations for five years.

As the Senior Staff Attorney for Judge Mills in Cherokee County, he helped managed over 150 adoptions, drafting opinions, and oversaw court operations. 

The candidate's website says, "Trey is licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and is admitted to practice law in the Georgia State Courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia."

Licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and is admitted to practice law in the Georgia State Courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Works in Estate Planning, Adoption, Family Law, and Juvenile Delinquency (criminal) matters in his own law firm.

Received Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law.

- As the Senior Staff Attorney for Judge Mills in Cherokee County, he helped managed over 150 adoptions, drafting opinions, and oversaw court operations. 
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and is admitted to practice law in the Georgia State Courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
- Works in Estate Planning, Adoption, Family Law, and Juvenile Delinquency (criminal) matters in his own law firm.
- Received Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Trey is committed to applying the law with integrity and respect for the legal system."

The candidate’s website says he “ is committed to applying the law with integrity and respect for the legal system.”

- The candidate’s website says he “ is committed to applying the law with integrity and respect for the legal system.”

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "Trey is committed to upholding the Rule of Law and ensuring fairness and impartiality in the judicial process."

The candidate's website says he, "is committed to upholding the Rule of Law and ensuring fairness and impartiality in the judicial process."

The candidate's website says, "As a business owner, Trey is dedicated to bringing sensible and effective solutions to the Court to assure that your cases move efficiently, and the citizens throughout Cherokee County will continue to receive exceptional judicial services."

Wants to develop effective and sound solutions to the Court, aiming to assure that cases move efficiently, and the county citizens receive exceptional judicial services.

The candidate's website says, "Trey is committed to working with other branches of government to ensure effective administration of justice."

Plans to collaborate with other branches of government. 

- The candidate's website says he, "is committed to upholding the Rule of Law and ensuring fairness and impartiality in the judicial process."
- Wants to develop effective and sound solutions to the Court, aiming to assure that cases move efficiently, and the county citizens receive exceptional judicial services.
- Plans to collaborate with other branches of government. 

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Jack "Trey" Goodwin III

Jack ‘Trey’ was born and raised in Canton, Georgia. He graduated from Cherokee High School in 1997, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Florida State University. Afterward, he earned his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Today, Trey and his wife live in Canton and attend services at Woodstock City Church. 

Jack 'Trey' Goodwin III has served as Chief Associate Magistrate for eight years, while operating “Atlanta Adoption & Family Law.” In his early career, Trey served as the Senior Staff Attorney in the Superior Court of Cherokee County for five years.

Jack “Trey” Goodwin III is running for Chief Magistrate in Cherokee County. He has served Cherokee County as a Chief Associate Magistrate since 2016.

The candidate's website says, "Licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia"

The candidate's website says, "Member of the State Bar of Georgia"

The candidate's website says, "Member of the Blue Ridge Circuit Bar Association"

During Trey’s time  as the Senior Staff Attorney for Judge Mills in Cherokee County, he helped managed over 150 adoptions, drafting opinions, and oversaw court operations for five years.

Trey is licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and is admitted to practice law in the Georgia State Courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Believes in a tough stance on crime, influenced by mentor Judge Mills, and is dedicated to aiding families through legal challenges in adoption, family law, and juvenile matters, with a passion for judicial work that fosters personal transformation.

The candidate’s website says, “Trey has been known for his tough stance on crime…Despite loving his law firm and practicing as an attorney, Trey’s true passion is behind the bench helping individuals turn their lives around.”

- During Trey’s time  as the Senior Staff Attorney for Judge Mills in Cherokee County, he helped managed over 150 adoptions, drafting opinions, and oversaw court operations for five years.
- Trey is licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia and is admitted to practice law in the Georgia State Courts, Georgia Court of Appeals, Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
- The candidate’s website says, “Trey has been known for his tough stance on crime…Despite loving his law firm and practicing as an attorney, Trey’s true passion is behind the bench helping individuals turn their lives around.”

The candidate’s website says, “Trey is committed to applying the law with integrity and respect for the legal system.”

- The candidate’s website says, “Trey is committed to applying the law with integrity and respect for the legal system.”

- The candidate's website says, "Trey is committed to upholding the Rule of Law and ensuring fairness and impartiality in the judicial process."
- The candidate's website says, "As a business owner, Trey is dedicated to bringing sensible and effective solutions to the Court to assure that your cases move efficiently, and the citizens throughout Cherokee County will continue to receive exceptional judicial services."
- The candidate's website says, "Trey is committed to working with other branches of government to ensure effective administration of justice."

The candidate's website says, "Trey is dedicated to his family, friends, and the fellow citizens of Cherokee County. He is qualified, committed, and ready to serve and uphold the laws of the State of Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "Most importantly, is Trey’s love for Cherokee County. Attending college and law school in various parts of the country allowed Trey the opportunity to choose to pursue careers in other states. However, his heart always belonged to Cherokee County, Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "In their free time, they love to ... help in their local community, and attend Woodstock City Church."

Trey and his family attend Woodstock City Church.

As of March 19, 2024, Jack "Trey" Goodwin III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jack 'Trey' Goodwin III was born and raised in Downtown Canton, Georgia, and is the oldest of six children in the Goodwin family. He graduated from Cherokee High School in 1997 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from Florida State University. Trey's deep family roots in Cherokee County have influenced his siblings as well, who have also chosen to establish their families and businesses in the area. Specific details about the church he attends or his own immediate family are not provided.

Jack 'Trey' Goodwin III worked for the Florida State Attorney’s Office while attending Florida State University. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology, he earned his Juris Doctorate degree at Oklahoma City University School of Law. His sister, Courtney Goodwin Moss, established her law firm, Goodwin Moss & Greene, PC in Canton, but it is not specified whether Trey is professionally affiliated with this firm.

As of May 3, 2024, Jack "Trey" Goodwin III’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Juris Doctorate degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law"

The candidate's website says, "Admitted to practice law in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia."

The candidate's website says, "Little can replace the desire to love and serve your local community you were born and raised in."

- Magistrate Courts hear civil cases only in amounts less than $15,000. There are no jury trials in Magistrate Court. 
- Magistrate Courts hear landlord tenant dispossessory cases (i.e. a case where a landlord is seeking an eviction of their tenant) and can order evictions. 
- The Chief Magistrate can determine procedures for managing the cases in front of the Magistrate. For example, in Fulton County the Chief Magistrate informs parties in landlord tenant dispossessory cases on the benefits of mediation and provides on-site mediators to resolve landlord tenant disputes before the parties appear in front of the judge. 
- Magistrate Courts only have jurisdiction over their respective counties. Each county has its own magistrate court. Magistrate Court Judge term lengths vary per county, however most serve four year terms. Local Superior Court Judges set parameters for Magistrate Courts. 