Robert Michael Gardner Jr.

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- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 


Local Judges who hear misdemeanors and some civil cases

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Robert Gardner attended Florida State University and Piedmont College, earning his bachelor's degrees in humanities and business administration/accounting. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. Robert lives in Winder with his wife, Nina. They have five children.

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Robert is the owner of Gardner Law Firm. He previously worked as a partner at Hicks, Massey and Gardner, LLP for 18 years. 

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Robert is currently a judge on the Barrow County State Court. He was appointed by Governor Kemp in December 2020 and served until January 2023.

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As an attorney at the Law Office of Robert M. Gardner, Jr., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

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Believes in community involvement through participation in local events and organizations.