Has experience handling civil and criminal cases with a focus on family law, adoptions, probate matters, and real estate.

Earned a law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta.

Served as an assistant public defender in the Toombs Judicial Circuit for more than seven years before resigning to run for superior court judge, participating in "several felony and misdemeanor jury trials as lead counsel or assistant, winning 70% of cases."

Appointed municipal judge for Washington and Tignall, Georgia.

Served as a public defender and county attorney for Wilkes County while working in private practice.

- Has experience handling civil and criminal cases with a focus on family law, adoptions, probate matters, and real estate.
- Earned a law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta.
- Served as an assistant public defender in the Toombs Judicial Circuit for more than seven years before resigning to run for superior court judge, participating in "several felony and misdemeanor jury trials as lead counsel or assistant, winning 70% of cases."
- Appointed municipal judge for Washington and Tignall, Georgia.
- Served as a public defender and county attorney for Wilkes County while working in private practice.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Provides financial support for multiple charities, "including the Wilkes County 4-H program, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Cherry Grove School Foundation, the Washington Little Theater Company, and the Tunnel To Towers Foundation."

- Provides financial support for multiple charities, "including the Wilkes County 4-H program, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Cherry Grove School Foundation, the Washington Little Theater Company, and the Tunnel To Towers Foundation."

Community Involvement

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Chip Hardin

Has practiced civil, criminal, and domestic law for over 22 years. 

- Has practiced civil, criminal, and domestic law for over 22 years. 

As of March 19, 2024, James "Jaye" T. Jones Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "Streamlining court processes for improved efficiency"

Plans to modernize court processes to improve efficiency.

The candidate's website says, "Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality"

Believes in "upholding the law with fairness and impartiality."

Said, "I promise to uphold the law with an open mind and an unwavering commitment to justice... If elected to serve, I promise to work diligently and effectively to uphold the trust you have placed in me."

Said, "I promise to uphold the law with an open mind and an unwavering commitment to justice...[and] work diligently and effectively to uphold the trust you have placed in me."

- Plans to modernize court processes to improve efficiency.
- Believes in "upholding the law with fairness and impartiality."
- Said, "I promise to uphold the law with an open mind and an unwavering commitment to justice...[and] work diligently and effectively to uphold the trust you have placed in me."

Said: "[I've] seen firsthand the impact of fair and just rulings on people’s lives...and am committed to: Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality, Protecting the rights of all citizens, streamlining court processes for improved efficiency, Maintaining trust and confidence in the justice system."

- Said: "[I've] seen firsthand the impact of fair and just rulings on people’s lives...and am committed to: Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality, Protecting the rights of all citizens, streamlining court processes for improved efficiency, Maintaining trust and confidence in the justice system."

Served as President of the Georgia EMC Counsel Association and holds leadership roles with the Thomson Rotary Club, the United Way of McDuffie and Warren Counties, and Partners for Success, and his previous tenure as a Councilmember for the city of Thomson.

- Served as President of the Georgia EMC Counsel Association and holds leadership roles with the Thomson Rotary Club, the United Way of McDuffie and Warren Counties, and Partners for Success, and his previous tenure as a Councilmember for the city of Thomson.

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James "Jaye" T. Jones Jr

- 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. 