Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Michael Tyrone Garrett has a bachelor's degree in business from Auburn University and a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

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Michael is currently judge for Clayton County State Court. He was first appointed in 2012. He is serving his fourth term.

Michael previously served as senior assistant district attorney with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office and as assistant district attorney with the South Georgia District Attorney's Office.

As a state district court judge for 14 years, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an assistant district attorney for four years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a state district court judge for 14 years, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an assistant district attorney for four years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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As of March 11, 2026, Michael Tyrone Garrett did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael Tyrone Garrett

Hon. Michael Tyrone Garrett has a bachelor's degree in business from Auburn University and a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Hon.  Michael Tyrone Garrett is a State Court Judge in Clayton County in Georgia.  He was appointed in 2012. He previously worked as an assistant district attorney with the South Georgia Judicial Circuit.

- 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. 
