Jaret obtained her undergraduate degree in political science from Kennesaw State University and her law degree from Regent University School of Law. She is a Cobb County native, where she currently resides with her husband and two children. 

Janet was a prosecuting attorney in the Cobb Solicitor General's Office and the Cobb County District Attorney's Office, and as the Division Director for the Legal Division at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Jaret Usher was appointed to the Cobb State Court bench in January of 2022, and is serving her first term. Prior to her appointment, she served as a Law Clerk in Cobb Superior Court.

Earned her law degree from Regent University School of Law.

As a Cobb County State Court Judge, presides over court proceedings, interpret and applies the law impartially, ensures due process for all parties involved, manages the docket, and upholds the integrity and principles of the judicial system.

As a Law Clerk in Cobb Superior Court, assisted judges with legal research and writing, drafted opinions, orders, and legal memoranda, reviewed case files and relevant documents, facilitated communication between the court and parties involved in cases, and provided administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the court.

As a prosecuting attorney, represented the state in criminal cases, conducted legal research, prepared and presented cases in court, negotiated plea agreements, worked with law enforcement agencies and victims, ensured adherence to legal procedures, and pursued justice on behalf of the community.

As the Division Director for the Legal Division at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, oversaw all legal matters within the agency, provided legal guidance and counsel to investigators and other personnel, reviewed investigative reports and evidence, coordinated with prosecutors on cases, represented the agency in legal proceedings, ensured compliance with laws and regulations, and managed a team of legal professionals.

- Earned her law degree from Regent University School of Law.
- As a Cobb County State Court Judge, presides over court proceedings, interpret and applies the law impartially, ensures due process for all parties involved, manages the docket, and upholds the integrity and principles of the judicial system.
- As a Law Clerk in Cobb Superior Court, assisted judges with legal research and writing, drafted opinions, orders, and legal memoranda, reviewed case files and relevant documents, facilitated communication between the court and parties involved in cases, and provided administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the court.
- As a prosecuting attorney, represented the state in criminal cases, conducted legal research, prepared and presented cases in court, negotiated plea agreements, worked with law enforcement agencies and victims, ensured adherence to legal procedures, and pursued justice on behalf of the community.
- As the Division Director for the Legal Division at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, oversaw all legal matters within the agency, provided legal guidance and counsel to investigators and other personnel, reviewed investigative reports and evidence, coordinated with prosecutors on cases, represented the agency in legal proceedings, ensured compliance with laws and regulations, and managed a team of legal professionals.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "As a State Court Judge in the traffic division, she understands court can be stressful... Therefore, Judge Usher is dedicated to ensuring her court operates with the utmost professionalism and consideration... Judge Usher takes her role of being a public servant seriously and endeavors to give back to the community..."

Is dedicated to ensuring the court operates with professionalism and consideration.

- Is dedicated to ensuring the court operates with professionalism and consideration.

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

Jaret Usher

- 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. 
