Bennett is BOE attorney

Dan Bennett is originally from Blackshear, Georgia. He earned a law degree from the University of Georgia. He has a wife and three sons. Dan and his family attend at First Baptist Church of Blackshear. 

Dan currently serves as State Court Judge for Pierce County, Georgia. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term. He previously served four terms as the state court solicitor.


Dan currently works as a private practice attorney and serves as attorney for the Pierce County Board of Education.

As State Court Judge for Pierce County since 2014, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

As state court solicitor for 16 years prior to becoming judge, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the solicitor's office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As attorney for the Pierce County Board of Education since February 2023, provides legal counsel and representation to the school board.

- As State Court Judge for Pierce County since 2014, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As state court solicitor for 16 years prior to becoming judge, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the solicitor's office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As attorney for the Pierce County Board of Education since February 2023, provides legal counsel and representation to the school board.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Dan Bennett did not have a website or any information online.

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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. 


Pierce State Court Judge

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