Honorable Teresa L. Odum

Teresa Odum announces intentions to seek re-election as Long County Probate Judge

Teresa earned an associate's degree in paralegal studies from Savannah Technical College and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice leadership from Mercer University. Teresa was named as the 2023 Long County Citizen of the Year. She lives in Loung County, Georgia. 

Teresa has over 30 years of experience in the legal field. 

Teresa Lyn Odum is the Probate Court Judge and the Chief Magistrate Judge in Long County, Georgia. Teresa has served in these positions since 2021. 

As Probate Court Judge in Long County, oversees the estate administration of deceased individuals.

As Chief Magistrate Judge in Long County, oversees magistrate judges, manages court operations, handles administrative tasks, and presides over preliminary legal proceedings.

- As Probate Court Judge in Long County, oversees the estate administration of deceased individuals.
- As Chief Magistrate Judge in Long County, oversees magistrate judges, manages court operations, handles administrative tasks, and presides over preliminary legal proceedings.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Teresa Lynn Odum did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Has served the community as the Secretary for the Long County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Sunday School Teacher and Young Adult Leader.

- Has served the community as the Secretary for the Long County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Sunday School Teacher and Young Adult Leader.

Community Involvement

Teresa Lynn Odum

Teresa earned an associate's degree in paralegal studies from Savannah Technical College and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice leadership from Mercer University. Teresa was named as the 2023 Long County Citizen of the Year. Teresa lives in Loung County, Georgia. 

Teresa Lyn Odum is the Probate Court Judge and the Chief Magistrate Judge in Long County, Georgia. Teresa has served in this position since 2021. 

As Probate Court Judge in Long County, Judge Odum oversees the estate administration of deceased individuals.

As Chief Magistrate Judge in Long County, Judge Odum oversees magistrate judges, manages court operations, handles administrative tasks, and presides over preliminary legal proceedings.

- As Probate Court Judge in Long County, Judge Odum oversees the estate administration of deceased individuals.
- As Chief Magistrate Judge in Long County, Judge Odum oversees magistrate judges, manages court operations, handles administrative tasks, and presides over preliminary legal proceedings.

As of April 23, 2024, Teresa Lynn Odum did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Has served her community as the Secretary for the Long County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Sunday School Teacher and Young Adult Leader.

- Has served her community as the Secretary for the Long County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Sunday School Teacher and Young Adult Leader.

Ballotpedia: Bobby Harrison Smith

As of May 18, 2024, Robert Harrison Smith III did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Robert Harrison Smith III previously served as Probate Court Judge and Chief Magistrate in Long County. He was elected in 2016 and served one term.

Long County Magistrate

As Chief Magistrate, handled civil claims of $15,000 or less, the issuance of warrants, county ordinance violations, and some misdemeanors.

As Probate Court Judge, handled wills, the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians, and the issuance of firearm licenses.

- As Chief Magistrate, handled civil claims of $15,000 or less, the issuance of warrants, county ordinance violations, and some misdemeanors.
- As Probate Court Judge, handled wills, the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians, and the issuance of firearm licenses.

As of April 23, 2024, Robert Harrison Smith III did not have a website or any information online.

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Robert Harrison Smith III

As of May 17, 2024, Robert Harrison Smith III did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- As Chief Magistrate, Bobby handled civil claims of $15,000 or less, the issuance of warrants, county ordinance violations, and some misdemeanors.
- As Probate Court Judge, Bobby handled wills, the administration of estates, the appointment of guardians, and the issuance of firearm licenses.

As of April 23, 2024, Robert Harrison Smith III did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Probate court judges are a type of judge in Georgia who decides a type of civil court cases called a "probate" case. Probate cases can be many things, like cases about people's wills, appointing guardians to children or the elderly, and managing estates. Probate court judges also sometimes decide whether to give out marriage licenses and gun licenses, and they can also decide traffic cases. 