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Believes legal experience as a prosecutor, advocating for victims and prosecuting criminals, provides the necessary wisdom and proven experience for a Superior Court Judge role.

Said, "Because of my extensive background in both criminal and civil practice, I am uniquely prepared to serve as your next Superior Court Judge... I have the experience and values needed to effectively serve as your Judge..."

Believes in robust legal experience, having managed over 1,500 cases, including serious crimes and child abuse prosecutions, within the Cordele Circuit judicial system.

Handled over 1,500 cases across our Judicial Circuit, including more than 25 jury trials involving serious violent offenses such as aggravated assaults on police officers, residential burglaries, complex financial crimes, and drug trafficking.

Prosecuted numerous sexual abuse cases in the Cordele Circuit

Worked in civil practice working cases involving labor and employment law, local governments and municipalities, personal injury, agricultural law, trusts and estates, real estate, and general civil litigation.

- Handled over 1,500 cases across our Judicial Circuit, including more than 25 jury trials involving serious violent offenses such as aggravated assaults on police officers, residential burglaries, complex financial crimes, and drug trafficking.
- Prosecuted numerous sexual abuse cases in the Cordele Circuit
- Worked in civil practice working cases involving labor and employment law, local governments and municipalities, personal injury, agricultural law, trusts and estates, real estate, and general civil litigation.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Serve With Honor & Integrity"

Said " [we] need a Judge who shares our values. Most people across our Circuit have more in common than we realize and share the same values that were instilled in me...I will treat everyone who appears before me in the courtroom with dignity and respect, ...regardless of their background or beliefs. "

- Said " [we] need a Judge who shares our values. Most people across our Circuit have more in common than we realize and share the same values that were instilled in me...I will treat everyone who appears before me in the courtroom with dignity and respect, ...regardless of their background or beliefs. "

Ethics & Conduct

Plans to leverage courtroom experience and common sense to improve case management, streamline court processes, respect participants' time, and reduce taxpayer costs, while accommodating the scheduling needs of parents, jurors, law enforcement, and attorneys.

As of March 19, 2024, Lauren Warbington Fletcher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Believes in a robust legal background, combining prosecution expertise with civil practice in labor, government, personal injury, agriculture, estates, real estate, and litigation, and is committed to addressing small business challenges.

Committed to addressing small business challenges.

Said, "Although we undoubtedly need a judge with the requisite experience to do the job, we also need a Judge who shares our values... These are the values I will bring to the bench with me every day... These values, the law, my experience, and a commitment to ensuring justice is done will be my guide to making wise decisions."

Believes in judicial decisions impacting many, advocates for wisdom and compassion in judicature, supports accountability under the law, and endorses extending grace when deemed suitable.

Plans to prioritize keeping families safe and commits to handing down "the toughest sentences under the law for violent offenders who harm or threaten the safety or lives of our citizens."

Believes common sense is essential, and plans to use experience as trial lawyer to "institute common sense scheduling practices that streamline the court process...understand[s] the challenges faced by parents and guardians, especially regarding scheduling and child care...will minimize inconvenience to jurors, law enforcement, and attorneys."

Stresses wisdom and compassion in judicial decisions and plans to hold people accountable under the law while also extending grace when "appropriate".

- Believes in judicial decisions impacting many, advocates for wisdom and compassion in judicature, supports accountability under the law, and endorses extending grace when deemed suitable.
- Plans to prioritize keeping families safe and commits to handing down "the toughest sentences under the law for violent offenders who harm or threaten the safety or lives of our citizens."
- Believes common sense is essential, and plans to use experience as trial lawyer to "institute common sense scheduling practices that streamline the court process...understand[s] the challenges faced by parents and guardians, especially regarding scheduling and child care...will minimize inconvenience to jurors, law enforcement, and attorneys."
- Stresses wisdom and compassion in judicial decisions and plans to hold people accountable under the law while also extending grace when "appropriate".
- Committed to addressing small business challenges.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in safeguarding the community and its traditions through dedicated public service, particularly in legal justice, to ensure the safety of all families.

The candidate's website says, "Running for Judge isn’t about gaining a new title or recognition. It’s about service and doing whatever it takes to keep our families safe from harm."

Believes in fostering a community ideal for living, working, and worshiping, which motivates her candidacy for Superior Court Judge, aiming to leverage her experience and values to positively influence local judicial decisions.

Community Involvement

Lauren Warbington Fletcher

As Court Administrator, works with the judges to manage court operations, caseloads, and administrative tasks, and also writes circuit-wide grants, policies, and procedures.

As an attorney, "handled numerous domestic, personal injury, property, contracts, and other civil matters. She gained litigation and trial experience through hearings and trials in the Superior, Magistrate and Juvenile courts throughout southwest Georgia and served a diverse clientele."

- As Court Administrator, works with the judges to manage court operations, caseloads, and administrative tasks, and also writes circuit-wide grants, policies, and procedures.
- As an attorney, "handled numerous domestic, personal injury, property, contracts, and other civil matters. She gained litigation and trial experience through hearings and trials in the Superior, Magistrate and Juvenile courts throughout southwest Georgia and served a diverse clientele."

As of March 19, 2024, Amy Bryant’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Derives motivation for her campaign from wanting "to continue the tradition of excellence and dedication I have personally witnessed from the judges in the Cordele Judicial Circuit."

- Derives motivation for her campaign from wanting "to continue the tradition of excellence and dedication I have personally witnessed from the judges in the Cordele Judicial Circuit."

Committed to "treating everyone who comes before her with respect and fairness, remembering that her integrity can positively impact a person’s confidence in the judicial system as a whole."

Plans to balance "fairness with truth," looking to work in a compassionate manner while still holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions.

Believes that a  "judge should be mindful of the impact his or her decisions make not only on litigants and defendants but also on their families, victims, and the community as a whole."

- Committed to "treating everyone who comes before her with respect and fairness, remembering that her integrity can positively impact a person’s confidence in the judicial system as a whole."
- Plans to balance "fairness with truth," looking to work in a compassionate manner while still holding wrongdoers accountable for their actions.
- Believes that a  "judge should be mindful of the impact his or her decisions make not only on litigants and defendants but also on their families, victims, and the community as a whole."

Volunteers in the county school system as president of the PTA,  school council representative, Cheerleading Booster’s Club president, and a member of the Georgia State School Superintendent’s Parental Advisory Council.

Engages in the community as "a member of the Cordele Circuit Bar Association, the Cordele Lions Club, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, and the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Chamber of Commerce."

- Volunteers in the county school system as president of the PTA,  school council representative, Cheerleading Booster’s Club president, and a member of the Georgia State School Superintendent’s Parental Advisory Council.
- Engages in the community as "a member of the Cordele Circuit Bar Association, the Cordele Lions Club, the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce, and the Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Chamber of Commerce."

Amy Bryant

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 