Herbert Adams Jr. - Ballotpedia

Herbert Adams Jr. earned a bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a law degree from Southern Methodist University, and a master's degree from Harvard University. 

Herbert has owned his own law firm since 1991. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Clayton State University. He previously served as the Assistant District Attorney for the DeKalb County, Georgia District Attorney's Office and as Chief Judge for the Municipal Court of Forest Park, Georgia.

As of March 11, 2026, Herbert Adams Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Consumer Protection

Temporarily lost his license to practice in 2013 for allegedly getting "behind with some cases."

- Temporarily lost his license to practice in 2013 for allegedly getting "behind with some cases."

Ethics & Conduct

Herbert Adams Jr.

Herbert Adams Jr. Profile

- The Attorney General serves as the lawyer for the Georgia government in any legal cases. The Attorney General is also the chief legal advisor to the governor.
- The Attorney General represents the state in court for all civil cases. They also represent the state in felony cases that reach the Georgia Supreme Court or cases that reach the United States Supreme Court. 
- The Attorney General helps maintain a fair and just state by filing lawsuits against individuals or companies that violate regulations and laws. 
- The Attorney General is elected to 4-year terms and cannot practice private law while in office. The Attorney General is paid a yearly salary of $139,169.