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Stephen holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a law degree from Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and a PhD in Criminal Justice. He is married to his wife, with whom he has four children. 

Stephen served as the Clayton County Associate Magistrate Judge, a Litigation Attorney in both the public and the private sector, an Assistant District Attorney and an Assistant Solicitor General, both in the public sector. He taught law courses in legal studies, sociology, and business law amongst other subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate level at Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, DeVry University, and Strayer University. 

Stephen N. Knights Jr. is the State Court Judge in Henry County. He was elected to this position in 2022, and is serving his first term. 

Received a law degree from Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005.

As Assistant Solicitor General, prosecuted all misdemeanor offenses, including traffic offenses, Driving under the Influence, Battery-Family Violence, and Domestic Violence cases.

As Assistant District Attorney (ADA) , prosecuted primarily drug offenses, but held other responsibilities of arguing Motions to Suppress, Preliminary Hearings, Bond Hearings, and Juvenile Court proceedings.

As a Senior Litigation ADA, prosecuted all felony criminal cases, including murders, armed robberies, rapes, and child molestation, and also handled appeals, to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, completing eight successful appeals.

Worked in criminal defense and personal injury litigation, including dog bites, car accidents, and federal litigation whilke working at The Knights Law Group, LLC.

Licensed to practice law in Georgia, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.

- Received a law degree from Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005.
- As Assistant Solicitor General, prosecuted all misdemeanor offenses, including traffic offenses, Driving under the Influence, Battery-Family Violence, and Domestic Violence cases.
- As Assistant District Attorney (ADA) , prosecuted primarily drug offenses, but held other responsibilities of arguing Motions to Suppress, Preliminary Hearings, Bond Hearings, and Juvenile Court proceedings.
- As a Senior Litigation ADA, prosecuted all felony criminal cases, including murders, armed robberies, rapes, and child molestation, and also handled appeals, to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, completing eight successful appeals.
- Worked in criminal defense and personal injury litigation, including dog bites, car accidents, and federal litigation whilke working at The Knights Law Group, LLC.
- Licensed to practice law in Georgia, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.

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Stephen N. Knights, Jr

Knights holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and a Law Degree from Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School, in 2005, and a PhD in Criminal Justice. He is married to his wife Keysha, with whom they have four children. 

Knights served as the Clayton County Associate Magistrate Judge, a Litigation Attorney in both the public and the private sector, an Assistant District Attorney and an Assistant Solicitor General, both in the public sector. Knight taught law courses in Law, Legal Studies, Sociology, and Business Law amongst other subjects at both the undergraduate and graduate level at Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, DeVry University, and Strayer University. 

Received Juris Doctor from Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005.

As Assistant Solicitor General, he prosecuted all misdemeanor offenses, including traffic offenses, Driving under the Influence, Battery-Family Violence, and Domestic Violence cases.

As Assistant District Attorney (ADA) , he prosecuted primarily drug offenses, but held other responsibilities of arguing Motions to Suppress, Preliminary Hearings, Bond Hearings, and Juvenile Court proceedings.

As a Senior Litigation ADA, he prosecuted all felony criminal cases, including murders, armed robberies, rapes, and child molestation, and also handled appeals, to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, completing eight successful appeals.

- Received Juris Doctor from Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005.
- As Assistant Solicitor General, he prosecuted all misdemeanor offenses, including traffic offenses, Driving under the Influence, Battery-Family Violence, and Domestic Violence cases.
- As Assistant District Attorney (ADA) , he prosecuted primarily drug offenses, but held other responsibilities of arguing Motions to Suppress, Preliminary Hearings, Bond Hearings, and Juvenile Court proceedings.
- As a Senior Litigation ADA, he prosecuted all felony criminal cases, including murders, armed robberies, rapes, and child molestation, and also handled appeals, to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court, completing eight successful appeals.
- Worked in criminal defense and personal injury litigation, including dog bites, car accidents, and federal litigation whilke working at The Knights Law Group, LLC.
- Licensed to practice law in Georgia, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.

- 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. 
