The Savannah Tribune | Judge Claire Williams Announces Bid for Re-Election

V Claire Cornwell Williams currently serves as the Recorder's Court Judge in Chatham County.

Claire was a judge pro tempore and a full-time judge.

As the Senior Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court for nine years, responsible for ensuring the security, preservation, and accessibility of the county's records.

As a Judge Pro Tempore for 12 years, appointed to serve as a substitute judge when needed.

- As the Senior Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court for nine years, responsible for ensuring the security, preservation, and accessibility of the county's records.
- As a Judge Pro Tempore for 12 years, appointed to serve as a substitute judge when needed.

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As of March 11, 2026, V Claire Cornwell Williams did not have a website or any information online.

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V Claire Cornwell Williams

Claire currently serves as the Recorder's Court Judge in Chatham County, Georgia and is running for re-election.


Prior to her appointment to the Recorder's Court, Claire was a Judge Pro Tempore.

As the Senior Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court, Claire is responsible for ensuring the security, preservation, and accessibility of the county's records.

As Judge Pro Tempore, Claire was appointed to serve as a substitute judge when needed.

- As the Senior Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court, Claire is responsible for ensuring the security, preservation, and accessibility of the county's records.
- As Judge Pro Tempore, Claire was appointed to serve as a substitute judge when needed.

- Recorder’s Court Judges handle traffic citations by local police departments, DUIs, and violations of county ordinances.
- Recorder’s Courts are only present in some large Georgia Counties. Their purpose is to reduce the number of cases in Magistrate or Municipal Court. In some counties, the Recorder’s Court covers unincorporated areas not covered by a Municipal Court. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of recorder’s court judges vary per county. Some Recorder’s Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

County Judges who handle DUIs, traffic citations, and county ordinance violations. 