Augusta lawyer Bo Hunter to run for Richmond County State Court judgeship

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Robert holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from Davidson College and a law degree from the University of Georgia in 1982. He resides in Augusta, Georgia with his wife and daughter. 


Robert is an attorney for his own practice, The Hunter Law Firm, where he has worked for 41 years. 

Robert "Bo" Hunter is the State Court Judge in Richmond County. He was appointed to this position in 2017 and has served one term. He was also appointed to the position of Richmond County State Court solicitor in 1989 and served two terms. 

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Prosecuted misdemeanor offenses while serving as Richmond County State Court solicitor.

Hunter's private practice handles criminal cases and domestic matters. He also represents both people and corporations in civil litigation.

Handled an average of over 100 cases per year in Juvenile, Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts as an attorney for his private practice.

- Prosecuted misdemeanor offenses while serving as Richmond County State Court solicitor.
- Hunter's private practice handles criminal cases and domestic matters. He also represents both people and corporations in civil litigation.
- Handled an average of over 100 cases per year in Juvenile, Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts as an attorney for his private practice.

Legal Experience

As of March 23, 2024, Robert "Bo" Hunter did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "I understand people; I understand when they're telling the truth and when they're not. My experience has helped me lead people on the right path for their life."

- Said, "I understand people; I understand when they're telling the truth and when they're not. My experience has helped me lead people on the right path for their life."

Judicial Philosophy

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Said, "When I was Solicitor...there was a backlog of 5,000 cases in that court. Within 18 months, I had it down to 250 cases."

- Said, "When I was Solicitor...there was a backlog of 5,000 cases in that court. Within 18 months, I had it down to 250 cases."

Judicial Administration

Serves as a board member for the Augusta-Richmond County Committee for Good Government and Augusta Urban Ministeries, and is both a board member and treasurer for the Central Savannah River Area Girl Scout Council.

He is involved with Historic Augusta, the Hephzibah Agricultural Club, the Lions Club, and the Federalist Society.

- Serves as a board member for the Augusta-Richmond County Committee for Good Government and Augusta Urban Ministeries, and is both a board member and treasurer for the Central Savannah River Area Girl Scout Council.
- He is involved with Historic Augusta, the Hephzibah Agricultural Club, the Lions Club, and the Federalist Society.

Community Involvement

Robert "Bo" Hunter

Robert W. "Bo" Hunter, III Appointed Georgia State Court

Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Davidson College and a Law Degree from the University of Georgia in 1982. He resides in Augusta, Georgia with his wife, Lisa, and their daughter. 


Robert is an attorney for his own practice, The Hunter Law Firm, where he has been for 41 years. 

Robert "Bo" Hunter is the State Court Judge in Richmond County. He was appointed to this position in 2017, and has served one term. He was also appointed to the position of Richmond County State Court solicitor in 1989, and served two terms. 

Received Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1982.

Robert Hunter is licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia as of 1982.

Prosecuted primarily misdemeanor offenses while serving as Richmond County State Court solicitor.

Hunter's private practice consists of representing people in criminal court on domestic matters and, both people and corporations in civil litigation.

- Received Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1982.
- Robert Hunter is licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia as of 1982.
- Prosecuted primarily misdemeanor offenses while serving as Richmond County State Court solicitor.
- Hunter's private practice consists of representing people in criminal court on domestic matters and, both people and corporations in civil litigation.
- Handled an average of over 100 cases per year in Juvenile, Magistrate, State, and Superior Courts as an attorney for his private practice.

As of March 23, 2024, Robert "Bo" Hunter did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Serves as a board member for the Augusta-Richmond County Committee for Good Government and Augusta Urban Ministeries, and is both a board member and treasurer for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Girl Scout Council.

He is involved with the Hephzibah Agricultural Club and Federalist Society.

- Serves as a board member for the Augusta-Richmond County Committee for Good Government and Augusta Urban Ministeries, and is both a board member and treasurer for the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) Girl Scout Council.
- He is involved with the Hephzibah Agricultural Club and Federalist Society.

Robert is an Attorney of his own practice, The Hunter Law Firm, where he has been for 41 years. 

- 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. 
