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Andy is a graduate of Jackson County High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Mercer University. He and his wife have three daughters. He attends Corner-Stone Baptist Church.

Andy is currently an Assistant District Attorney for the Piedmont Circuit District Attorney's Office. He has worked there for the past 12 years prosecuting felonies.

Andy Crawford's campaign for Superior Court judge is his first entry into politics.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Andy is a career prosecutor who has litigated over a thousand cases in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson Counties. He has secured jury trial convictions for murder, special victims crimes, domestic violence, major thefts, and drug trafficking."

Said, "As a career prosecutor, I've litigated over a thousand felony cases... achieving jury trial convictions for murder, special victim crimes, domestic violence, major thefts, and drug trafficking..."

As a career prosecutor, litigated over a thousand felony cases in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson Counties, "achieving jury trial convictions for murder, special victim crimes, domestic violence, major thefts, and drug trafficking."

- As a career prosecutor, litigated over a thousand felony cases in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson Counties, "achieving jury trial convictions for murder, special victim crimes, domestic violence, major thefts, and drug trafficking."

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

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Said, "Fairness and honesty are critical to our justice system functioning properly. ... I will deal with crime in a just manner and hold those found guilty accountable for their actions."

Said, "Fairness and honesty are critical to our justice system functioning properly. As Superior Court Judge, I will treat everyone with respect and serve with integrity. At the same time, I will deal with crime in a just manner and hold those found guilty accountable for their actions."

Plans to make sure that everyone's rights are protected, no matter the person or the reason why they're in the courts.

Identifies as a constitutionalist, saying, "A judge's job is to follow the law, and not bend it to whatever they want it to be."

Said, "I am a firm believer in due process. Every person accused of a crime has the right to the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel, the right against self-incrimination, and the right to have the State prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt."

- Said, "Fairness and honesty are critical to our justice system functioning properly. As Superior Court Judge, I will treat everyone with respect and serve with integrity. At the same time, I will deal with crime in a just manner and hold those found guilty accountable for their actions."
- Plans to make sure that everyone's rights are protected, no matter the person or the reason why they're in the courts.
- Identifies as a constitutionalist, saying, "A judge's job is to follow the law, and not bend it to whatever they want it to be."
- Said, "I am a firm believer in due process. Every person accused of a crime has the right to the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel, the right against self-incrimination, and the right to have the State prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt."

Judicial Philosophy

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Plans to guide the justice system as Superior Court Judge, ensuring safety and stability in the growing community where they were raised and are now raising their children.

Supports community engagement through roles in drug and mental health courts, child fatality review, municipal court, educational initiatives, and leadership in the local bar association.

Engages in the local legal community through roles in drug and mental health courts, child fatality review, municipal court, coaching mock trial, and leadership in the local bar association.

Supports community involvement through his roles in church leadership, local Rotary Club, athletic recognition, leadership development, volunteer ministries, therapeutic riding, and coaching youth sports.

Supports community through his roles in church leadership, local Rotary Club, athletic recognition, leadership development, volunteer ministries, therapeutic riding, and coaching youth sports.

- Engages in the local legal community through roles in drug and mental health courts, child fatality review, municipal court, coaching mock trial, and leadership in the local bar association.
- Supports community through his roles in church leadership, local Rotary Club, athletic recognition, leadership development, volunteer ministries, therapeutic riding, and coaching youth sports.

Community Involvement

Andy Crawford

Andy Crawford is a graduate of Jackson County High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from Mercer University. He is married to Allison, who is a special education professional in the Jackson County School System, and together they have three daughters. He attends Corner-Stone Baptist Church.

Andy Crawford is currently an Assistant District Attorney for the Piedmont Circuit District Attorney's Office. He has worked there for the past 12 years prosecuting felonies.

As of April 13, 2024, Andy Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "As a career prosecutor, I've litigated over a thousand felony cases in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson Counties, achieving jury trial convictions for murder, special victim crimes, domestic violence, major thefts, and drug trafficking."

- Said, "As a career prosecutor, I've litigated over a thousand felony cases in Barrow, Banks, and Jackson Counties, achieving jury trial convictions for murder, special victim crimes, domestic violence, major thefts, and drug trafficking."

Said, "Regardless of why you find yourself in the courtroom, I will ensure your rights are protected."

Said, "I am a constitutionalist. A judge's job is to follow the law, and not bend it to whatever they want it to be."

- Said, "Fairness and honesty are critical to our justice system functioning properly. As Superior Court Judge, I will treat everyone with respect and serve with integrity. At the same time, I will deal with crime in a just manner and hold those found guilty accountable for their actions."
- Said, "Regardless of why you find yourself in the courtroom, I will ensure your rights are protected."
- Said, "I am a constitutionalist. A judge's job is to follow the law, and not bend it to whatever they want it to be."
- Said, "I am a firm believer in due process. Every person accused of a crime has the right to the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel, the right against self-incrimination, and the right to have the State prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt."

Andy Crawford is a graduate of Jackson County High School, the University of Georgia, and Mercer University. He is married to Allison, who is a special education professional in the Jackson County School System, and together they have three daughters who attend Gum Springs Elementary School. The family resides in the area where Andy grew up.

As of April 2, 2024, Andy Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 