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Trenton "Trent" Brown is originally from Tifton, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Georgia at Athens, and law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Jill, and their two children in Putnam County.

Trenton previously worked as a Superior Court Judge, a State Court Judge, and a general practice attorney.

Trenton currently serves as a Court of Appeals Judge for Georgia. He was first appointed in 2018.

As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As superior court judge, oversaw cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As superior court judge, oversaw cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Trenton "Trent" Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Focuses heavily on doing what is right strictly under the letter of the law.

States that partisan politics have no place in the courts.

- Focuses heavily on doing what is right strictly under the letter of the law.
- States that partisan politics have no place in the courts.

Judicial Philosophy

Served for several years as a member of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection Advisory Board.

- Served for several years as a member of the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection Advisory Board.

Community Involvement

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Endorsed by the 1st, 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th Congressional District Republican Parties.

Endorsed by State Senator Jason T. Dickerson.

- Endorsed by the 1st, 2nd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th Congressional District Republican Parties.
- Endorsed by State Senator Jason T. Dickerson.

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Trenton "Trent" Brown

Trenton is originally from Tifton, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Georgia at Athens, and law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Jill, and their two children in Putnam County.

Trenton Jones Brown currently serves as a Court of Appeals Judge for Georgia. He was first appointed in 2018.

As of March 11, 2026, Trenton Jones Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Will Wooten earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and a law degree from Emory University School of Law.

Will is a prosecutor in Atlanta. He previously worked as a defense attorney. 

Will currently works as a deputy district attorney. He previously worked as a public defender, assistant district attorney, and solicitor, and serves as a faculty member teaching trial advocacy at Emory University School of Law.

Will is currently a veteran prosecutor in Atlanta.

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Will’s campaign for the Georgia Court of Appeals is his first run for public office.

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As a defense attorney, protected clients' constitutional rights. As a prosecutor, took on gang members, sexual predators, and domestic abusers before leading complex cases targeting corruption and organized crime.

As a deputy district attorney, leads prosecutions involving white-collar crime, cybercrime, public corruption, and organized crime, working with state and federal law enforcement agencies.

As a prosecutor, worked on some of Georgia's most complex and high-profile cases.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted felony cases including murder, sexual offenses, and financial crimes, and supervised legal teams handling complex trials.

As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to defendants in serious criminal cases, ensuring their constitutional rights were protected.

- As a deputy district attorney, leads prosecutions involving white-collar crime, cybercrime, public corruption, and organized crime, working with state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted felony cases including murder, sexual offenses, and financial crimes, and supervised legal teams handling complex trials.
- As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to defendants in serious criminal cases, ensuring their constitutional rights were protected.

As of March 11, 2026, Will Wooten’s website did not contain information on this issue.

LGBTQ+ prosecutor Will Wooten challenges incumbent in Court of Appeals race

Emphasizes the impact of appellate court decisions on statewide legal consistency.

Seeks to ensure courts remain accessible and fair for all individuals.

- Emphasizes the impact of appellate court decisions on statewide legal consistency.
- Seeks to ensure courts remain accessible and fair for all individuals.

Believes judges must be "independent, principled, and loyal to the Constitution."

Supports a justice system that treats individuals equally regardless of status or resources.

Supports judicial independence from political influence.

Supports interpreting the Constitution as written.

- Supports a justice system that treats individuals equally regardless of status or resources.
- Supports judicial independence from political influence.
- Supports interpreting the Constitution as written.

Founded the Fulton County District Attorney’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee to improve the handling of crimes affecting LGBTQ+ individuals.

Mentors law students and attorneys through the Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court.

Serves on committees within the Stonewall Bar Association supporting racial justice and public interest legal initiatives.

Trained law enforcement officers at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center on courtroom conduct and testimony.

- Founded the Fulton County District Attorney’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee to improve the handling of crimes affecting LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Mentors law students and attorneys through the Judge Clarence Cooper American Inn of Court.
- Serves on committees within the Stonewall Bar Association supporting racial justice and public interest legal initiatives.
- Trained law enforcement officers at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center on courtroom conduct and testimony.

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LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

Endorsed by the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA).

Endorsed by Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV).

- Endorsed by Senator Jon Ossoff.
- Endorsed by Georgia AFL-CIO.
- Endorsed by the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA).
- Endorsed by Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV).
- Endorsed by Georgia Equality.
- Endorsed by LGBTQ+ Victory Fund.

Will Wooten

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- The Court of Appeals hears nearly all types of cases appealed from a lower-level trial-level court, such as Superior Court, Magistrate Court, and State Court. The Court of Appeals does not hear appeals on murder, constitutional questions, and criminal cases where the Georgia Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
- Cases before the Court of Appeals are decided by a three-judge panel. 
- Judges on the Georgia Court of Appeals are elected to six-year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide. The Governor can appoint Court of Appeals Judges when vacancies arise.

Hears appeals on orders and decisions made by lower trial courts

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