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Justin Taylor Kenney earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Jenny, and their two kids in Conyers, Georgia.

Justin is the founder of The Kenney Law Firm. He previously worked as a partner for Lavigno & Kenney and an associate for William W. Lavigno, III, P.C. and Lavigno & Morton.

Justin's campaign for state court judge in Rockdale County is his first run for public office.

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As a partner for Lavigno & Kenney for 10 years, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

As an associate for William W. Lavigno, III, P.C. for one year, esearched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and insurance.

- As a partner for Lavigno & Kenney for 10 years, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.
- As an associate for William W. Lavigno, III, P.C. for one year, esearched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and insurance.

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As of March 11, 2026, Justin Taylor Kenney’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Is a speaker and facilitator at the Rockdale County Family Law Court.

- Is a speaker and facilitator at the Rockdale County Family Law Court.

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Justin Taylor Kenney's campaign for Rockdale State Court Judge is his first entry into politics.

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As a legal professional since 2009, Justin Taylor Kenney has extensive experience in the Rockdale County legal arena, having served as Managing Partner of a respected law firm for over ten years before founding The Kenney Law Firm in 2022.

Sunny is an associate magistrate judge. She works at the Rockdale County State Court.

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Sunny is an associate magistrate judge at the Rockdale County State Court. She is also an experienced trial attorney.

Sunny Mullins's campaign for Rockdale County State Court Judge is her first entry into politics.

As an associate magistrate judge, presides over criminal matters and handles warrant issuances outside normal court hours.

Has experience in contract negotiation and advocacy.

- As an associate magistrate judge, presides over criminal matters and handles warrant issuances outside normal court hours.
- Has experience in contract negotiation and advocacy.

As of March 11, 2026, Sunny Mullins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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V.T. McRae is from Conyers, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Hampton University, his Master of Laws from The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army, and his law degree from the Michigan State University College of Law. He lives with his wife, Sha'Ronda, and their three children.

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V.T. currently serves as a state court judge in Rockdale County, Georgia. He was first appointed in 2024. 

V.T. previously worked as an attorney at a private practice, the vice president of strategic sourcing at Hibbett Sports, a market eCommerce manager and a regional ethics and compliance manager at Walmart eCommerce, and a magistrate judge at the Rockdale County Magistrate Court. He previously served as a logistical officer and attorney in the U.S. Army for 20 years.

As a state district court judge, 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 attorney at in private practice and with the U.S. Army, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in legal advice and counsel to the military communities, veterans, and family members in criminal, civil, and family law matters.

As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

- As a state district court judge, 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 attorney at in private practice and with the U.S. Army, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in legal advice and counsel to the military communities, veterans, and family members in criminal, civil, and family law matters.
- As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As of March 11, 2026, V.T. McRae did not have a website or any information online.

V.T. McRae

V.T. McRae is from Conyers, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in history from Hampton University, his Master of Laws from The Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army, and his law degree from the Michigan State University College of Law. 

V.T. previously worked as an attorney at a private practice, the vice president of strategic sourcing at Hibbett Sports, a market eCommerce manager and a regional ethics and compliance manager at Walmart eCommerce, and a magistrate judge at the Rockdale County Magistrate Court. He previously served as a logistical officer and attorney in the U.S. Army for 20 years. He lives with his wife, Sha'Ronda, and their three children.

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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. 


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