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Robert holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Amber University and a Law Degree from Georgia State University College of Law. 

Robert is an attorney at his own law firm, Ruppenthal Law Firm and is the Fayette County Administrator and Conservator. He previously worked as a partner with Weldon & Ruppenthal, P.C., as a Teacher and Lead Manufacturing Engineer.

Robert "Bob" Ruppenthal is the Chief Magistrate in Fayette County. He was elected to this position in 2001, and has served five terms. 

Received Jurid Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 1993.

As an attorney at his own practice, he focuses on cases entailing estate planning and probate issues.

- Received Jurid Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 1993.
- As an attorney at his own practice, he focuses on cases entailing estate planning and probate issues.

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- 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. 