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Christy has a husband and two kids, as well as two granddaughters. She attended Beaver High School, and graduated with a law degree from Widener University Commonwealth Law School. Also obtained a bachelor's degree in nursing from Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh. 

Christy has been a practicing attorney for over 27 years. She was a senior attorney for nearly 7 years at Matria Healthcare, and an attorney at her own firm, Pierce & Dunkelberger.

Christy A. Dunkelberger was elected to a four-year term as Magistrate Judge in 2017.

Was a Senior Attorney at Matria Healthcare for seven years.

Currently the incumbent Magistrate Judge in Fayette County, Georgia.

- Was a Senior Attorney at Matria Healthcare for seven years.
- Currently the incumbent Magistrate Judge in Fayette County, Georgia.

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As of March 19, 2024, Christy A. Dunkelberger did not have a website or any information online.

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Christy A. Dunkelberger

She has a husband, Fred and two kids, a son and daughter, and two granddaughters.  She attended Beaver High School, and graduated with a law degree from Widener University Commonwealth Law School. Also obtained a BS in Nursing from Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh. 

She has been a practicing attorney for over 27 years. She was a senior attorney for nearly 7 years at Matria Healthcare. She was also an attorney at her own firm, Pierce & Dunkelberger.

Dunkelberger is currently running for Chief Magistrate in Fayette County, GA. She was elected to a four-year term as Magistrate Judge in 2017.

As of March 19, 2024, Christy A Dunkelberger did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Christy A Dunkelberger

Christy Dunkelberger

Christy A. Dunkelberger has a husband, Fred and two kids, a son and daughter, and two granddaughters. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Duquesne University, a Master of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. She attends Evergreen Presbyterian Church.

As of April 24, 2024, Christy A Dunkelberger did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Christy A. Dunkelberger currently serves as Chief Magistrate in Fayette County since being elected in 2016. She is seeking re-election.

Christy A. Dunkelberger is a practicing attorney at Pierce & Dunkelberger. She previously worked as a senior attorney for Matria Healthcare.

- Christy A. Dunkelberger is a practicing attorney at Pierce & Dunkelberger. She previously worked as a senior attorney for Matria Healthcare.

She has a husband, Fred and two kids, a son and daughter, and two granddaughters. 

- 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. 