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Christopher Ravonne Futch earned a bachelor's degree in business from Clark Atlanta University, a master's degree in accounting and finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and a law degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School. He lives with his wife and three kids in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Christopher's campaign for the solicitor general of Cobb County is his first run for public office.

Christopher currently works as an assistant district attorney on the Paulding County Judicial Circuit. He previously worked as the director of finance for Georgia-Pacific LLC, the senior manager of pricing for Coca-Cola Enterprises, a regional finance director of Aramark, and a finance manager for Procter & Gamble. Christopher serves in the U.S. Navy.

Supports restorative justice, saying "[r]esearch shows this approach works better than punishment alone at preventing future crime."

Believes in building a justice system that protects victims of domestic violence after their cases end and ensures accountability.

- Supports restorative justice, saying "[r]esearch shows this approach works better than punishment alone at preventing future crime."
- Believes in building a justice system that protects victims of domestic violence after their cases end and ensures accountability.

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As an assistant district attorney on the Paulding County Judicial Circuit for five years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an assistant district attorney on the Paulding County Judicial Circuit for five years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Legal Experience

Promises to prosecute cases involving the financial exploitation of seniors "aggressively" while working with adult protective services.

- Promises to prosecute cases involving the financial exploitation of seniors "aggressively" while working with adult protective services.

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Christopher Ravonne Futch

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.