Crystal was born and raised in Florida, where she attended The University of Central Florida, obtaining a bachelor's degree in political science, and later earned her law degree from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University College of Law. She currently resides in Pooler, and is a member of the historic First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. She is a member of the Savannah Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Gate City Bar Association, and the Port City Bar Association. 

Crystal has worked as an adjunct instructor at Savannah Technical College. She opened her private law practice in 2017.

Crystal Denise Harmon currently serves as the Chief Judge of the Garden City Municipal Court and as a Pro-Tem Judge in the Chatham County Recorder’s Court, City of Pooler Municipal Court, and Bryan County State Court.

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Believes in robust legal experience; served as domestic violence prosecutor in Dougherty County and prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases before advancing to felony prosecutions in Chatham County Superior Court.

Served as domestic violence prosecutor in Dougherty County and prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases before advancing to felony prosecutions in Chatham County Superior Court.

Believes in diverse legal experience; opened private practice in 2017, served as Solicitor, Public Defender in multiple cities, and federal court-appointed attorney in Southern District of Georgia.

Opened private practice in 2017, served as Solicitor, Public Defender in multiple cities, and federal court-appointed attorney in Southern District of Georgia.

- Served as domestic violence prosecutor in Dougherty County and prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases before advancing to felony prosecutions in Chatham County Superior Court.
- Opened private practice in 2017, served as Solicitor, Public Defender in multiple cities, and federal court-appointed attorney in Southern District of Georgia.

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Supports community involvement by donating $250 to two first-year teachers at Gould and Garden City Elementary Schools, aiding PBIS and growth initiatives for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Donated $250 to two first-year teachers at Gould and Garden City Elementary Schools, aiding PBIS and growth initiatives for the 2023-2024 academic year.

- Donated $250 to two first-year teachers at Gould and Garden City Elementary Schools, aiding PBIS and growth initiatives for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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- Recorder’s Court Judges handle traffic citations by local police departments, DUIs, and violations of county ordinances.
- Recorder’s Courts are only present in some large Georgia Counties. Their purpose is to reduce the number of cases in Magistrate or Municipal Court. In some counties, the Recorder’s Court covers unincorporated areas not covered by a Municipal Court. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of recorder’s court judges vary per county. Some Recorder’s Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

County Judges who handle DUIs, traffic citations, and county ordinance violations. 

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