Andrew Prather - Ballotpedia

Andy Prather is from Columbus, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree from Rollins College and a law degree from Samford University. Andy lives in Georgia.

Judge Andrew Prather

Andy currently serves as a state court judge in Muscogee County. He was first elected in 1994 and is in his eighth term.

Andy previously worked as an attorney, an assistant solicitor, and a solicitor for the Columbus Consolidated Government. 

As a state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

As a county solicitor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As an assistant solicitor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

As an attorney in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As a county solicitor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As an assistant solicitor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As an attorney in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Andy Prather II’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Was the first county judge to use virtual technology during the pandemic.

- Was the first county judge to use virtual technology during the pandemic.

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

Andy Prather II

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Andy Prather is from Columbus, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree from Rollins College and his law degree from Samford University. 

Andy has previously worked for the Columbus Consolidated Government. 

As state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

- As state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As a county solicitor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As an assistant solicitor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As an attorney in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- 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. 
