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Maddox announces run for state court judgeship

Andy Maddox was raised in Georgia and is a graduate of Calhoun High School and Baylor University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science. He attended law school at Campbell University. He currently resides in Gainesville, GA with his wife and 3 sons.

Andy has worked for his own legal practice which he opened in 1997 and is a part-time magistrate court judge in Hall County. He also has experience doing real estate work in Texas.

Andy Maddox's campaign for State Court Judge in Hall County is his first entry into politics.

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Believes in diverse legal experience, having worked in litigation at Whelchel, Dunlap & Gignilliat LLP, started a practice in real estate, civil, and criminal law, and expanded to four lawyers across Hall and Dawson counties.

Has over 30 years of experience practicing real estate, civil, and criminal law.

Worked in litigation at Whelchel, Dunlap & Gignilliat LLP in Hall County where he focused on business law and criminal cases.

Andy opened his own legal practice and works in real estate law as well as civil and criminal cases. His practice now includes four lawyers and two locations in Hall and Dawson counties.

As a part-time Hall County Magistrate Court judge, he has been assigned over 100 times by the Superior and State Court Judges to preside in Superior, State, and Juvenile Court.

- Has over 30 years of experience practicing real estate, civil, and criminal law.
- Worked in litigation at Whelchel, Dunlap & Gignilliat LLP in Hall County where he focused on business law and criminal cases.
- Andy opened his own legal practice and works in real estate law as well as civil and criminal cases. His practice now includes four lawyers and two locations in Hall and Dawson counties.
- As a part-time Hall County Magistrate Court judge, he has been assigned over 100 times by the Superior and State Court Judges to preside in Superior, State, and Juvenile Court.

Legal Experience

Said, "I have a long history of experience serving this community, and a track record that proves my dedication to fundamental fairness."

- Said, "I have a long history of experience serving this community, and a track record that proves my dedication to fundamental fairness."

Ethics & Conduct

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Lists his priorities as, "Uphold[ing] our system of fairness. Keep[ing] politics out of the courtroom. Keep[ing] Hall County safe."

- Lists his priorities as, "Uphold[ing] our system of fairness. Keep[ing] politics out of the courtroom. Keep[ing] Hall County safe."

Judicial Philosophy

As of June 8, 2024, Andy Maddox’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Believes in community engagement through sports, coaching local and travel teams, and fostering athletic excellence, evidenced by leading Riverside Academy's baseball team to regional victories and a state championship.

Has coached local and travel sports teams and lead Riverside Academy's baseball team to regional victories and a state championship.

Believes in community engagement, serving as a Deacon, choir member at First Baptist Church, coaching youth sports, participating in Leadership Hall County, the Jaycees, and community theater in Gainesville for over three decades.

Serves as a Deacon and choir member at First Baptist Church. He is also involved in community theater.

Is a graduate of Leadership Hall County and former member of the Jaycees.

Said, "I have a long history of experience serving this community... I care about the people here, and I will continue to make this community proud.”"

Said, "I have a long history of experience serving this community... I care about the people here, and I will continue to make this community proud."

- Has coached local and travel sports teams and lead Riverside Academy's baseball team to regional victories and a state championship.
- Serves as a Deacon and choir member at First Baptist Church. He is also involved in community theater.
- Is a graduate of Leadership Hall County and former member of the Jaycees.
- Said, "I have a long history of experience serving this community... I care about the people here, and I will continue to make this community proud."

Community Involvement

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Andy Maddox

- 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. 
