Trellis, Judge T. Russell McClelland Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Youtube, Judicial Council of Georgia, Judge T. Russel McClelland, State Court, Forsyth County

Presided over Forsyth County DUI (driving under the influence) Accountability Court.

As a partner for Dreger and McClelland, specialized in commercial, real estate, franchise, criminal, family, employment, acquisitions, estate planning, personal injury, construction, and premises liability matters.

Worked as a prosecutor for 10 years. Prosecutor investigate and build a case against individuals accused of crimes.

Has a law degree from the University of Georgia.

- Serves as a judge since 2003.
- Presided over Forsyth County DUI (driving under the influence) Accountability Court.
- As a partner for Dreger and McClelland, specialized in commercial, real estate, franchise, criminal, family, employment, acquisitions, estate planning, personal injury, construction, and premises liability matters.
- Worked as a prosecutor for 10 years. Prosecutor investigate and build a case against individuals accused of crimes.
- Has a law degree from the University of Georgia.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, T. Russell McClelland, III did not have a website or any information online.

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T. Russell McClelland, III

- 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. 
