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Said, "I have practiced law here for nearly 40 years, helping everyday folks like you in their time of need."

Said, "No one is more experienced than I am with the kind of criminal and civil legal matters handled in Superior Court every day..."

Previously served as Arcade County Municipal Judge, presiding over criminal and civil trials among other responsibilities.

Certified Guardian Ad Litem, which is someone who investigates what is best for a child in situations such as divorce.

- Said, "I have practiced law here for nearly 40 years, helping everyday folks like you in their time of need."
- Said, "No one is more experienced than I am with the kind of criminal and civil legal matters handled in Superior Court every day..."
- Previously served as Arcade County Municipal Judge, presiding over criminal and civil trials among other responsibilities.
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem, which is someone who investigates what is best for a child in situations such as divorce.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

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Said, "If elected, everyone will receive a fair and impartial trial in my courtroom. However, if you’re a rattlesnake, you will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

Said, "My commitment to fairness, integrity, and justice runs deep, and I'm ready to bring that unwavering dedication to the bench."

- Said, "If elected, everyone will receive a fair and impartial trial in my courtroom. However, if you’re a rattlesnake, you will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
- Said, "My commitment to fairness, integrity, and justice runs deep, and I'm ready to bring that unwavering dedication to the bench."

Judicial Philosophy

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Wanda Barnett

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."

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

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."

The candidate's website says, "REQUEST A SIGN AND VOLUNTEER"

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.

Andy Crawford

- 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. 