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Brent has a Bachelor's degree from Mercer University in political science and history. He also has a Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2005. He was born and raised in Metter, GA, and attended Metter High School. 

Brent C. Carter is a Partner at CarterFranklin, LLP, and has held this position since 2008. Previously, he was a Managing Partner at Brent C. Carter, P.C.

Brent C. Carter is currently Solicitor General in Candler County. 

As of March 19, 2024, Brent C Carter did not have a website.

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Brent C. Carter served as Chief Magistrate Judge for the Magistrate Court of Candler County between 2011-2016. In this position, he distributed cases to magistrates across the county, and decides disputes between them. 


Brent C. Carter opened his firm, Brent C. Carter, P.C. , in 2007 and was a Managing Partner before founding CarterFranklin, LLP in 2008 with his partner, Justin D. Franklin. In this position, he was responsible for the finances, operations, culture, and planning of the organization. 

Received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2005. Brent is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia and in numerous Federal District Courts.

- Brent C. Carter served as Chief Magistrate Judge for the Magistrate Court of Candler County between 2011-2016. In this position, he distributed cases to magistrates across the county, and decides disputes between them. 

- Brent C. Carter opened his firm, Brent C. Carter, P.C. , in 2007 and was a Managing Partner before founding CarterFranklin, LLP in 2008 with his partner, Justin D. Franklin. In this position, he was responsible for the finances, operations, culture, and planning of the organization. 
- Received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2005. Brent is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia and in numerous Federal District Courts.

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Brent values the opportunity to contribute to his hometown, ensuring that its residents receive the "justice and care they deserve".

- Brent values the opportunity to contribute to his hometown, ensuring that its residents receive the "justice and care they deserve".

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Brent C Carter

Brent C. Carter was born and raised in Metter, GA, and attended Metter High School. Brent then attended Mercer University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in political science and history. Brent received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2005. 

Brent C. Carter is currently Solicitor General in Candler County and is running for re-election

As of March 19, 2024, Brent C Carter did not have a website or publicly available contact information in order for us to send them our questionnaire.

Brent C. Carter received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2005. Brent is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia and in numerous Federal District Courts.

Brent C. Carter opened his firm, Brent C. Carter, P.C. , in 2007 and was a Managing Partner before founding CarterFranklin, LLP in 2008 with his partner, Justin D. Franklin.

Brent C. Carter served as Chief Magistrate Judge for the Magistrate Court of Candler County between 2011-2016.

- Brent C. Carter received his Juris Doctor Degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2005. Brent is admitted to practice in the State of Georgia and in numerous Federal District Courts.
- Brent C. Carter opened his firm, Brent C. Carter, P.C. , in 2007 and was a Managing Partner before founding CarterFranklin, LLP in 2008 with his partner, Justin D. Franklin.
- Brent C. Carter served as Chief Magistrate Judge for the Magistrate Court of Candler County between 2011-2016.

Brent values the opportunity to contribute to his hometown, ensuring that its residents receive the justice and care they rightfully deserve.

- Brent values the opportunity to contribute to his hometown, ensuring that its residents receive the justice and care they rightfully deserve.

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.