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Brendan earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from the University of Georgia and a law degree from University of Georgia School of Law. Brendan lives with his wife and children in Cobb County, Georgia. 

Brendan previously served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Office of the District Attorney and Assistant Solicitor-General in the Office of the Solicitor-General in Cobb County. Additionally, he practiced privately as an attorney at Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC. 

Brendan F. Murphy is currently the Chief Magistrate in Cobb County. He was elected in 2020 and has served for one term. 

As Chief Magistrate in Cobby County, Brendan is responsible for all judicial and administrative functions of the Magistrate Court.

As a Senior Assistant District Attorney in Cobb County, Brendan prosecuted serious felonies in the Superior Court of Cobb County.

As an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb County, Brendan was responsible for misdemeanor prosecution.

At Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC, Brendan handled civil litigation matters.

Received a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the University of Georgia School of Law.

- As Chief Magistrate in Cobby County, Brendan is responsible for all judicial and administrative functions of the Magistrate Court.
- As a Senior Assistant District Attorney in Cobb County, Brendan prosecuted serious felonies in the Superior Court of Cobb County.
- As an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb County, Brendan was responsible for misdemeanor prosecution.
- At Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC, Brendan handled civil litigation matters.
- Received a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

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Implemented a Protective Order Compliance program to hold perpetrators accountable for "completing mandated treatment to prevent further family violence and stalking."

Co-created the Alternative Resolution Court to make sure rehabilitation options are quickly offered to people with nonviolent drug offenses.

Said, "I work hard to follow the law no matter the result and ensure that each person is welcomed warmly, helped efficiently, and heard fairly."

Created the Housing Stability Court diversion program to help families facing eviction.

Plans to upgrade the court's computer systems to make document images of filings available online.

- Implemented a Protective Order Compliance program to hold perpetrators accountable for "completing mandated treatment to prevent further family violence and stalking."
- Co-created the Alternative Resolution Court to make sure rehabilitation options are quickly offered to people with nonviolent drug offenses.
- Said, "I work hard to follow the law no matter the result and ensure that each person is welcomed warmly, helped efficiently, and heard fairly."
- Created the Housing Stability Court diversion program to help families facing eviction.
- Plans to upgrade the court's computer systems to make document images of filings available online.

Judicial Administration

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Created "pop-up" legal clinics to bring volunteer attorneys to "underserved neighborhoods."

Serves on the boards of the Cobb County Law Library, the Cobb County Child Abuse Protocol Committee, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office, and the Cobb Justice Foundation.

Member of the Leadership Cobb class of 2022, a community leadership program run by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

Member of the Cobb County Bar Association; previously served on its board of trustees.

- Created "pop-up" legal clinics to bring volunteer attorneys to "underserved neighborhoods."
- Serves on the boards of the Cobb County Law Library, the Cobb County Child Abuse Protocol Committee, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office, and the Cobb Justice Foundation.
- Member of the Leadership Cobb class of 2022, a community leadership program run by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.
- Member of the Cobb County Bar Association; previously served on its board of trustees.

Community Involvement

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Brendan F. Murphy

- 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. 