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Judge Michael L. Hubbard is a resident of Carroll County, where he lives with his wife and their two dogs. He is the first member of his family to graduate from college and went on to earn a law degree from Mercer University Law School. 

Prior to his judicial role, he served as a Chief Deputy in the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department. His earlier career includes service in the U.S. Army and the Georgia Army National Guard, as well as practicing as a local attorney at law.

Michael L. Hubbard is the Chief Judge of the State Court of Carroll County. 

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Villa Rica 

Believes in Judge Hubbard's extensive legal experience, noting his 20-year tenure as a trial attorney and his six-year service as Chief Judge of the Villa Rica Municipal Court, recognized for his hard work and fairness.

Believes in Judge Hubbard's extensive legal experience, noting his 20-year tenure as a trial attorney and his six-year service as Chief Judge of the Villa Rica Municipal Court.

As an attorney, he prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor cases.

The candidate's website says, "Through the years, Judge Hubbard has earned a reputation of relentless hard work... Because of that reputation and his commitment to the law, he was entrusted by our Chief Superior Court Judge to serve as a Superior Court Judge Pro-Tem... In this role, Judge Hubbard assists in Superior Court by presiding over felony cases, divorce cases, large civil cases, and real estate disputes..."

Serves as a Superior Court Judge Pro-Tem and assists in Superior Court by presiding over felony cases, divorce cases, large civil cases, and real estate disputes.

Was a member of the Mercer Law School Moot Court team and competed in successful regional and national competitions.

- Believes in Judge Hubbard's extensive legal experience, noting his 20-year tenure as a trial attorney and his six-year service as Chief Judge of the Villa Rica Municipal Court.
- As an attorney, he prosecuted both felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Serves as a Superior Court Judge Pro-Tem and assists in Superior Court by presiding over felony cases, divorce cases, large civil cases, and real estate disputes.
- Was a member of the Mercer Law School Moot Court team and competed in successful regional and national competitions.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website states, "He treats people with fairness and respect, even when the law requires him to hand down hard sentences."

- The candidate's website states, "He treats people with fairness and respect, even when the law requires him to hand down hard sentences."

Ethics & Conduct

Believes in empathetic, fair adjudication, applying the law with thoughtful restraint while respecting judicial limits, even against personal beliefs.

- Believes in empathetic, fair adjudication, applying the law with thoughtful restraint while respecting judicial limits, even against personal beliefs.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in efficient court administration; Judge Hubbard, appointed as Chief Magistrate of Carroll County, swiftly resolved a COVID-19-related case backlog within 90 days, maintaining this efficiency throughout his tenure.

Believes in efficient court administration; Judge Hubbard, appointed as Chief Magistrate of Carroll County, resolved a COVID-19-related case backlog within 90 days.

- Believes in efficient court administration; Judge Hubbard, appointed as Chief Magistrate of Carroll County, resolved a COVID-19-related case backlog within 90 days.

Judicial Administration

The candidate's website says, "From serving our country to now serving as the Chief Judge of the State Court of Carroll County, Judge Michael Hubbard is no stranger to service... he is proud to continue that mission by faithfully serving the people of Carroll County every day on the bench."

- The candidate's website says, "From serving our country to now serving as the Chief Judge of the State Court of Carroll County, Judge Michael Hubbard is no stranger to service... he is proud to continue that mission by faithfully serving the people of Carroll County every day on the bench."

Community Involvement

Michael L Hubbard

Judge Michael L. Hubbard is a resident of Carroll County, where he lives with his wife Karen and their two dogs, Rocky and Kona. He is the first member of his family to graduate from college and went on to earn a law degree. His personal interests include being a sports fan, an outdoorsman, and grilling. Specific details about where he attended school, what church he attends, or further family information are not provided.

Michael L. Hubbard is the Chief Judge of the State Court of Carroll County. Prior to his judicial role, he served as a Chief Deputy in the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department. His earlier career includes service in the U.S. Army and the Georgia Army National Guard, as well as practicing as a local attorney at law.

As of May 3, 2024, Michael L Hubbard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Governor Brian Kemp appointed Judge Hubbard as the new Chief Judge of the State Court of Carroll County... Judge Hubbard immediately began working on the Covid backlog... He’s committed to resolving the backlog completely."

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
