Trellis Law: Judge Emily J. Brantley

Emily has a law degree from the Georgia State University. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the Gwinnett County Bar Association. She lives in Suwanee, Georgia with her husband Frank Circelli, and has three daughters. 

Emily is a judge in Gwinnett County. Previously, she worked as a lawyer in private practice and owned her own law office. 

Emily Jones Brantley is a judge for the Gwinnett County State Court. She was first elected in 2012 and holds the position since. 

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Specialized in civil litigation as a part of her private law practice.

Has a law degree from the Georgia State University.

- State court judge since 2012.
- Specialized in civil litigation as a part of her private law practice.
- Has a law degree from the Georgia State University.

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As of April 23, 2024, Emily Jones Brantley did not have a website or any information online.

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Member of Georgia Division of Family and Children Services Advisory Board, the Gwinnett Coalition, the Gwinnett Medical Center's Women's Advisory Board, the Rotary Club of Gwinnett County, and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

- Member of Georgia Division of Family and Children Services Advisory Board, the Gwinnett Coalition, the Gwinnett Medical Center's Women's Advisory Board, the Rotary Club of Gwinnett County, and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce.

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Emily Jones Brantley

- 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. 


Local Judges who hear misdemeanors and some civil cases