Judge Carl W. Bowers

Carl has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He is a resident of Cobb County. He has four sons and two grandchildren.

Carl has previously served as a full-time Magistrate Judge, as an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb State Court, and as a law clerk in Cobb Superior Court. Additionally, Carl also worked as a lawyer in private practice for five years. Currently serves as a judge in state court. 

Carl W. Bowers is currently the State Court Judge in Cobb County and is running for re-election. Carl was first appointed to the State Court bench in 2005. 

Serves as a state court judge since 2005.

As a Magistrate Judge, presided over preliminary hearings, issued search warrants, and conducted bond hearings.

As an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb State Court, handled various legal matters on behalf of the state, including prosecuting criminal cases and providing legal advice.

As a Law Clerk for Cobb Superior Court, assisted judges with legal research, drafting court documents, and managing case files.

- Serves as a state court judge since 2005.
- As a Magistrate Judge, presided over preliminary hearings, issued search warrants, and conducted bond hearings.
- As an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb State Court, handled various legal matters on behalf of the state, including prosecuting criminal cases and providing legal advice.
- As a Law Clerk for Cobb Superior Court, assisted judges with legal research, drafting court documents, and managing case files.

Legal Experience

As of March 23, 2024, Carl W. Bowers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Candidate website

Said, "“ I am motivated by faith, by my love of my family, and by a desire to do what is correct, always. Those values guide me every day in my service to Cobb County.”"

Said, "I am motivated by faith, by my love of my family, and by a desire to do what is correct, always. Those values guide me every day in my service to Cobb County."

- Said, "I am motivated by faith, by my love of my family, and by a desire to do what is correct, always. Those values guide me every day in my service to Cobb County."

Judicial Philosophy

State Court Candidates Talk Tech, Character and Challenges

Supports using technology and the continued practice of online hearings as a judge.

- Supports using technology and the continued practice of online hearings as a judge.

Judicial Administration

Coaches kids' sports and teaches Sunday School.

- Coaches kids' sports and teaches Sunday School.

Community Involvement

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Carl W. Bowers

Carl W. Bowers received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and completed his J.D. at the University of Georgia School of Law. Carl is a long-time resident of Cobb County and spends his time coaching kids' sports and teaching Sunday School. He is a dedicated family man with four sons, one daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren.

Carl W. Bowers has previously served as a full-time Magistrate Judge, as an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb State Court, and as a law clerk in Cobb Superior Court. Additionally, Carl also worked as a lawyer in private practice for five years. 

The candidate's website says, "In this Election, Cobb County cannot afford to risk its court system on the inexperienced. Judge Bowers offers unmatched experience, effectiveness, values, and efficiency to continue serving Cobb County in State Court."

The candidate's website says, "Judge Carl Bowers has devoted his legal career, to serving the people of Cobb County, including two decades as a Judge."

As a Magistrate Judge, Carl Bowers presides over preliminary hearings, issues search warrants, and conducts bond hearings.

As an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb State Court, Carl Bowers handled various legal matters on behalf of the state, including prosecuting criminal cases, and providing legal advice.

As a Law Clerk for Cobb Superior Court, Carl Bowers assisted judges with legal research, drafting court documents, and managing case files.

- As a Magistrate Judge, Carl Bowers presides over preliminary hearings, issues search warrants, and conducts bond hearings.
- As an Assistant Solicitor-General in Cobb State Court, Carl Bowers handled various legal matters on behalf of the state, including prosecuting criminal cases, and providing legal advice.
- As a Law Clerk for Cobb Superior Court, Carl Bowers assisted judges with legal research, drafting court documents, and managing case files.

- The candidate's website says, "In this Election, Cobb County cannot afford to risk its court system on the inexperienced. Judge Bowers offers unmatched experience, effectiveness, values, and efficiency to continue serving Cobb County in State Court."

Supports using technology and welcomes the continued practice of online hearings as a judge.

- Supports using technology and welcomes the continued practice of online hearings as a judge.

Carl W. Bowers is a long-time resident of Cobb County, where he has been actively involved in his community by coaching kids' sports and teaching Sunday School. He is a dedicated family man with four sons, who all graduated from Harrison High School, one daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren.

As of May 3, 2024, Carl W. Bowers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 
