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Joseph Samuel Morales his bachelor’s degree from North Georgia University and his law degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. He and his wife have two adult children. 



Joe serves as Assistant District Attorney at the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office. He served with the Gwinnett County Police Department for 15 years, and served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps.

States "As our next Solicitor General, Joe will restore integrity and competence to the office."

- States "As our next Solicitor General, Joe will restore integrity and competence to the office."

Public Safety

As of March 11, 2026, Joseph Samuel Morales’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Legal Experience

Advocates to expand Pre-trial Diversion Programs through early intervention and community engagement.

Advocates to Protect victims of domestic violence

Will prioritize effectiveness and efficiency in the courtroom

- Advocates to expand Pre-trial Diversion Programs through early intervention and community engagement.
- Advocates to Protect victims of domestic violence
- Will prioritize effectiveness and efficiency in the courtroom

Criminal Justice

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Joseph Samuel Morales

- 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.