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Access WDUN, Brian Heck changes course, now seeking State Court seat

Brian C Heck received a B.A. in History from LaGrange College and his J.D. from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. He is married with two daughters.

Brian C Heck has experience as a prosecutor, staff attorney, and Associate Magistrate Judge.

Brian C Heck announced his bid for Judge of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit Superior Court in 2023. However, 4 weeks later he decided to run for State Court Judge in Hall County instead.

Candidate website

Believes in diverse legal experience, having served as a prosecutor, Senior Trial Attorney, staff attorney to a Superior Court Judge, and currently as an Associate Magistrate Court Judge for nearly a decade.

- Believes in diverse legal experience, having served as a prosecutor, Senior Trial Attorney, staff attorney to a Superior Court Judge, and currently as an Associate Magistrate Court Judge for nearly a decade.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Brian C Heck’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "Uphold the Rule of Law and Constitution"

Wants to, "Uphold the Rule of Law and Constitution"

Said, "Guided by the law, common-sense, and good judgment, I will follow the law and make sure justice is served to keep our families safe."

Wants to "keep our families safe from crime" and "hold criminals accountable."

- Wants to, "Uphold the Rule of Law and Constitution"
- Said, "Guided by the law, common-sense, and good judgment, I will follow the law and make sure justice is served to keep our families safe."
- Wants to "keep our families safe from crime" and "hold criminals accountable."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "I will put my experience to work to make sure our court system remains fair and efficient... that justice is done..."

Plans to ensure court efficiency, uphold justice with integrity, treat all with dignity, and adhere to the law to maintain community safety, if elected as State Court Judge.

Wants to ensure "Everyone gets their day in court."

- Said, "I will put my experience to work to make sure our court system remains fair and efficient... that justice is done..."
- Plans to ensure court efficiency, uphold justice with integrity, treat all with dignity, and adhere to the law to maintain community safety, if elected as State Court Judge.
- Wants to ensure "Everyone gets their day in court."

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

Brian C Heck

Brian Heck changes course, now seeking State Court seat

Brian C Heck is married to Emily, and they have been together for over 20 years. They are parents to two daughters, Olivia and Lindsey. Details about where they live, their educational background, and the church they attend are not provided.

As of May 3, 2024, Brian C Heck’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. 
