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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

- 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. 