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Jared was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. He has a bachelor's in political science, Spanish language, and history from Georgia College & State University. He has a doctor of law from Stetson University College of Law. 

Jared was previously a trial attorney at The Hawk Firm, a language and cultural assistant at Colegio Publico Duque de Alba, a special assistant district attorney and 
the assistant district attorney at the Augusta Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office,  law clerk at Lerch, Early & Brewer, a certified legal intern at for the Office of the State Attorney Florida 6th Judicial Circuit, and a legal intern for the United States Attorney's Office Middle District of Florida.

Jared T Williams is currently the District Attorney in Augusta Judicial Circuit. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his first term.

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Started at the District Attorney's Office in 2011 as an unpaid intern and worked his way to become a licensed attorney.

As District Attorney, he created the  first Major Crimes Division and attorneys are specialized in Violent Crimes and Special Victims cases.

Licensed in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.

In law school, he focused on criminal law and trial advocacy.

- Started at the District Attorney's Office in 2011 as an unpaid intern and worked his way to become a licensed attorney.
- As District Attorney, he created the  first Major Crimes Division and attorneys are specialized in Violent Crimes and Special Victims cases.
- Licensed in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
- In law school, he focused on criminal law and trial advocacy.

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The Augusta Chronicle, Augusta DA announces new program to reduce recidivism among first-time offenders

As District Attorney, introduced the Checks Over Stripes program, which helps young people  earn paychecks through employment and education rather than being sent to prison.

Said, "Through working together to address root causes of crime, we are making a safer society. Checks Over Stripes is about more than chasing convictions. It’s about changing lives."

- As District Attorney, introduced the Checks Over Stripes program, which helps young people  earn paychecks through employment and education rather than being sent to prison.
- Said, "Through working together to address root causes of crime, we are making a safer society. Checks Over Stripes is about more than chasing convictions. It’s about changing lives."

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As of March 19, 2024, Jared T Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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Jared T Williams

He started at the District Attorney's Office in 2011 as an unpaid intern and worked his way up to become a licensed attorney.

- He started at the District Attorney's Office in 2011 as an unpaid intern and worked his way up to become a licensed attorney.
- As District Attorney, he created the  first Major Crimes Division and attorneys are specialized in Violent Crimes and Special Victims cases.
- Licensed in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
- In law school, he focused on criminal law and trial advocacy.

As of March 19, 2024, Jared T Williams did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

The Augusta Press, Brantley challenges Williams to become next Augusta district attorney

Amber Brantley earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Valdosta State University, her Master's degree in Administrative Justice and Society from the University of Phoenix, and her Law degree from the Florida Coastal School of Law. She lives with her husband and two children in Hephzibah, Georgia.

Amber Brantley currently works as a Senior Assistant District Attorney for the Columbia Judicial Circuit. She has previously worked as an Assistant Solicitor General, Trial Team Leader, and Domestic Violence Prosecutor for the Domestic Violence Accountability Court in Augusta- Richmond County, and an Assistant District Attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit. She is the first African-American assistant district attorney in the Columbia County Judicial Circuit.

Amber Brantley's campaign for District Attorney in Augusta Judicial Circuit is her first entry into politics.  

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Named the 2023 Assistant District Attorney of the Year by the District Attorney Association of Georgia.

Said, "what sets [me] apart is [my] experience, commitment to each case, and understanding of the complexities surrounding criminal behavior."

Said "I've spent years immersed in the legal arena, driven by a profound commitment to justice and the safety of our neighborhoods."

- Named the 2023 Assistant District Attorney of the Year by the District Attorney Association of Georgia.
- Said, "what sets [me] apart is [my] experience, commitment to each case, and understanding of the complexities surrounding criminal behavior."
- Said "I've spent years immersed in the legal arena, driven by a profound commitment to justice and the safety of our neighborhoods."

Recognizes the importance of addressing the root causes of crime rather than relying solely on punitive measures.

Said she "is equally committed to deterring crime with strict sentencing for serious offenses as she is to rehabilitation and diversion programs that offer individuals a chance to reform and reintegrate into society."

Her mission centers around "balancing convictions and compassion."

- Recognizes the importance of addressing the root causes of crime rather than relying solely on punitive measures.
- Said she "is equally committed to deterring crime with strict sentencing for serious offenses as she is to rehabilitation and diversion programs that offer individuals a chance to reform and reintegrate into society."
- Her mission centers around "balancing convictions and compassion."

As of March 19, 2024, Amber Brantley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Amber Brantley

Amber Brantley currently serves as a Senior Assistant District Attorney for the Columbia Judicial Circuit. She has previously worked as an Assistant Solicitor General, Trial Team Leader, and Domestic Violence Prosecutor for the Domestic Violence Accountability Court in Augusta- Richmond County, and an Assistant District Attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit. She is the first African-American assistant district attorney in the Columbia County Judicial Circuit.

Amber Brantley's campaign for District Attorney in Augusta Judicial Circuit is her first run for political office.

As of April 2, 2024, Amber Brantley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.