Miller & Hightower is familiar with many of the Judges, prosecutors, and administrative staff in the Courts listed below. As such we have provided a few insights with regard to unique attributes regarding the operation of certain courts and disposition of some of the prosecutors with whom we work.
Austell Municipal Court, 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road - Austell, GA 30106
Phone: 770-944-4304
Judge: Kenneth O. Nix;
Judge Nix presides over the Austell Municipal Court, but also serves as a Superior Court Judge for Cobb County. We have found Judge Nix to be fair in his decisions in both courts.
Prosecutor: Leighanne McDougal:
The Solicitor position in the Austell Municipal Court has been historically filled by an Assistant Solicitor General from the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office. We have worked with Ms. McDougal on several occasions achieving favorable results for our clients.
Bremen Municipal Court, 516 Tallapoosa Street - Carrollton, GA 30112
Work Phone: 770-834-4467
Judge: David Mecklin;
Judge Mecklin also practices law in the areas of Business Litigation, Estate Litigation, Insurance Defense and State, Local and Municipal Law for the firm Tisinger Vance, P.C.
Prosecutor: Robbie Eddleman 120 Dixie Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-830-9000
Robbie Eddleman is a private attorney who works with the Carrollton law firm of Price, Pyles, Dangle, Parmer & Rooks, P.C.
Carrollton Municipal Court, 115 W. Center Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-834-4451
Judge: Lee Smith;
Prosecutor: Doug Vassy; 100 Wagon Yard Plaza - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-834-4467
Carroll County State Court, 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Clerk 770-830-5838
Judge Robert H. Sullivan; 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-830-5850
Prosecutor: Doug Vassy; 100 Wagon Yard Plaza - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-834-4467
Carroll County Superior Court, 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Clerk 770-830-5835
Judge A. Quillian Baldwin Jr.; 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 706-883-1633
Judge Dennis T. Blackmon; 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-830-5871
Judge Allen B. Keeble; 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 706-883-1730
Judge Jack Kirby; 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-683-0424
Chief Judge William F. Lee Jr.; 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-253-8175
Judge John Simpson; 323 Newnan Street - Carrollton, GA 30117
Work Phone: 770-830-5855
Prosecutors: Ann Allen, Jeff Hunt, David Taylor, Vincent Faucette, John Caldwell
Cobb County State Court, 12 East Park Square- Marietta, GA 30090
Clerk; 770-528-1255
Judge Kathryn J. Tanksley; Division I
12 East Park Square, Suite 3A - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1701
Judge Maria Golick; Division II
12 East Park Square, Suite 2A - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1771
Judge Irma Glover; Division I
12 East Park Square, Suite 4B - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1711
Judge Carl Bowers; Division II
12 East Park Square, Suite 2C - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-8502
Judge Bridgette Campbell; Division II
12 East Park Square - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-423-6800
Chief Judge Melodie H. Clayton; Division I
12 East Park Square, Suite 3B - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1741
Judge David Darden; Division I
12 East Park Square, Suite 4A - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1721
Judge Beverly M. Collins; Divison I
12 East Park Square, Suite 4D - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-8001
Judge Nancy Campbell; Division II
12 East Park Square - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1751
Chief Judge M. Russell Carlisle Jr.; Division I
12 East Park Square, Suite 3D - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1761
Judge M. Russell Carlisle Jr.; Division I
12 East Park Square, Suite 3D - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1761
Chief Judge Toby Batson Prodgers; Divison I
12 East Park Square, Suite 4C - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1731
Judge Lawrence Burke
240 Lemon Street - Marietta, GA 30060
Work Phone: 770-794-5410
Judge Roland R. Castellanos; Division II
12 East Park Square, Suite 2B - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1700
Prosecutors: Barry E, Morgan
Cobb County Superior Court, 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Clerk; 770-528-1300
Judge James G. Bodiford; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1822
Chief Judge James G. Bodiford; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1822
Judge Robert Flournoy III; 30 Waddell Street, Suite 612 - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 678-581-5400
Judge Adele Grubbs; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1826
Chief Judge S. Lark Ingram; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1831
Judge C. LaTain Kell Sr; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-8130
Judge George H. Kreeger; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1837
Judge Kenneth O. Nix Sr; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1888
Judge Dorothy A. Robinson; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1843
Judge Stephen Schuster; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1849
Judge Mary E. Staley; 30 Waddell Street - Marietta, GA 30090
Work Phone: 770-528-1816
Prosecutor: Patrick H. Head
Douglas County State Court, 8700 Hospital Drive, 4th Floor - Douglasville, GA 30134
Clerk 770-489-5232
Judge W. O'Neal Dettmering Jr.; Douglas County Courthouse
8700 Hospital Drive, 4th Floor - Douglasville, GA 30134
Work Phone: 770-489-5235
Judge Neal Dettmering was appointed to the Douglas County State Court in 2001. Since that time Judge Dettmering has proven to be a very strict Judge with regard to procedural rules for his Courtroom. He is tough on "superspeeders," requiring jail time for excessive speeds. When attending calendar call for trial in Judge Dettmering's Court, one must be ready for trial or to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutor. Failure to be prepared for calendar call may result in the Judge refusing a negotiated plea in the future.
Judge Donald Howe. Hon. Donald Howe, Adjunct State Court Judge. Judge Howe is a seasoned Judge as he has served Douglas County as a Superior Court Judge for many years. As an Adjunct State Court Judge, he frequently presides in Douglas County State Court hearing motions, trials, and plea hearings.
Judge Joel Dodson. Hon. Joel Dodson, Adjunct State Court Judge. Judge Dodson a local Douglasville attorney was appointed as an adjunct Judge to assist with criminal plea hearings in the Douglas County State Court.
Prosecutors: The Solicitor General, Brian Fortner. Mr. Fortner was appointed by Governor Purdue in May 2007 to fill the unexpired term of former Solicitor General, Gregory Barton. Mr. Fortner is a seasoned prosecutor having prosecuted for several years in the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. His Chief Deputy prosecutor, Evelyn Sandefeur, is a tenacious and experienced prosecutor who shows little mercy on DUI cases. Assistants, Katherine Iannuzzi, Mathew Krull, and Deah Warren.
Douglas County Superior Court, 8700 Hospital Drive - Douglasville, GA 30134
Clerk; 770-920-7252
Judge David T. Emerson; Douglas County Courthouse
8700 Hospital Drive - Douglasville, GA 30134
Work Phone: 770-920-7227
Chief Judge Robert J. James; 8700 Hospital Drive - Douglasville, GA 30134
Work Phone: 770-920-7265
Judge William H. "Beau" McClain; 8700 Hospital Drive - Douglasville, GA 30134
Work Phone: 770-920-7417
Prosecutors: David McDade. The Douglas County District Attorney's Office employs several experienced Assistant District Attorneys. Among those Assistants is Eddie Barker, the lead prosecutor in the Genarlo Wilson case, Jeff Billue, a Paulding County resident who has prosecuted in Douglas County for many years, Tom Whethers, a seasoned felony prosecutor who transferred from the Cobb County Circuit in 2008. In addition, the Office employs many younger and tenacious prosecutors who are well-prepared to fully prosecute any and all cases that come before them.
Douglasville Municipal Court, 6704 Church Street-Douglasville 30134
Clerk; 678-715-6038
Judge: Hon. B. Keith Rollins. Judge Rollins was appointed by the Douglasville City Council to preside over cases arising from violations of State law occurring within the Douglasville City limits and violations of City ordinances within its jurisdiction.
Prosecutor: Lois Gerstenberger. Ms. Gerstenberger is a former Superior Court Prosecutor who is now in private practice in Douglas County. The Douglasville City Council contracted with Ms. Gerstenberger in 2009 to represent the City in its prosecution of misdemeanor and ordinance cases. Although Ms. Gerstenberger is a tough and experienced prosecutor she is fair in her assessment and prosecution of the City's misdemeanor cases.
Jury trials are not available in Douglasville Municipal Court, as such, a jury trial can be requested and cases in Georgia municipal courts can be bound up to the County Superior Court or County State Court if available. However, often times M&H attorneys attempt to resolve Douglasville cases in the Municipal Court prior to requesting a jury trial.
Dallas Municipal Court, 120 Main Street - Dallas Georgia 30132
Clerk; 770-443-8102
Judge: Brian Hardison; 3845 Powder Springs Road - Powder Springs, GA 30127
Work Phone: 770-439-7967
Prosecutor: Glen Stinson; 35 Courthouse Square - Dallas, GA 30132
Work Phone: 770-443-9481
Franklin Municipal Court, 118 Davis Street - Franklin, GA 30217
Judge: Emmett K. Harrod; 118 Davis Street - Franklin, GA 30217
Work Phone: 706-675-6623
Prosecutor: Michael Arrington
Haralson County Superior Court, 4485 Georgia Highway 120 - Buchanan, GA 30113
Clerk; 770-646-2005
Judge Michael L. Murphy; 4485 Georgia Highway 120 - Buchanan, GA 30113
Work Phone: 770-646-2018
Judge Richard C. Sutton
Prosecutor: Bobby Brooks
Marietta Municipal Court, 240 Lemon Street - Marietta, GA 30060
Clerk; 770-794-5400
Judge: Roger Rozen; 240 Lemon Street - Marietta, GA 30060
Work Phone: 770-794-5400
Prosecutor: Robert Donovan. Mr. Donovan is a private attorney who is contracted with the City of Marietta. Mr. Donovan is a tenacious but straightforward and fair in his dealings with defense counsel.
Jury trials are not available in Marietta Municipal Court, as such, a jury trial can be requested and cases in the Marietta Municipal Court can be bound up to the Cobb County State Court. Depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding the case, often times M&H attorneys attempt to resolve the case with the prosecutor in the Municipal Court prior to requesting a jury trial.
Mount Zion Municipal Court - P.O. Box 597, Mount Zion, GA 30150
770-832-1622
Judge: Timothy McCreary. Judge McCreary is a stern but fair judge. However, speeders beware. Judge Timothy McCreary has a strong dislike for speeders, and Judge McCreary will often harshly lecture violators on the perils of speeding. Judge McCreary will also structure a sentence for extreme violations that will be sure to get the attention of those found guilty of speeding.
Prosecutor: Kevin Drummond. Mr. Drummond is in private practice in Carrollton, Georgia and is a former Prosecutor for the Coweta Judicial Circuit. While Mr. Drummond is a tough, seasoned prosecutor, he is fair and understanding of Defense positions on cases.
Paulding County Probate Court, 280 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, GA 30132
770-443-7541
Judge: Deborah Anderson
Jury trials are not available in Paulding County Probate Court, as such, a jury trial can be requested and cases in the Paulding County Probate Court can be bound up to the Paulding County Superior Court.
Paulding County Superior Court
Chief Judge Tonny S. Beavers; Paulding County Justice Center, 280 Constitution Boulevard - Dallas, GA 30132
Work Phone: 678-363-2900
Judge James R. Osborne; Paulding County Justice Center
280 Constitution Boulevard, Room 3047 - Dallas, GA 30132
Work Phone: 770-443-7551
Judge Kenneth G. Vinson; Paulding County Justice Center
280 Constitution Boulevard, Room 3041 - Dallas, GA 30132
Work Phone: 678-363-3905
Prosecutor: Drew Lane, Jr.
Powder Springs Municipal Court, 4485 Pineview Drive - Powder Springs, GA 30127
Judge: Stephen A. Yaklin; 4485 Pineview Drive - Powder Springs, GA 30127
Work Phone: 770-943-8020
Prosecutor: The Solicitor position in the Austell Court has historically been filled by an Assistant Solicitor General from the Cobb County Solicitor General's Office.
Temple Municipal Court, 171 W. Johnson Street, Temple, GA 30179
770-562-3151
Judge: Timothy McCreary: Judge Timothy McCreary is a stern but fair judge. However, speeders beware. Judge Timothy McCreary has a strong dislike for speeders, and Judge McCreary will often harshly lecture violators on the perils of speeding. Judge McCreary will also structure a sentence for extreme violations that will be sure to get the attention of those found guilty of speeding.
Prosecutor: Robert Eddleman: Robbie Eddleman is a private attorney who works with the Carrollton law firm of Price, Pyles, Dangle, Parmer & Rooks, P.C.
Villa Rica Municipal Court, 101 Main Street, Villa Rica, GA 30180; 770-459-5149
Judge: Honorable Scott Camp. Judge Camp was appointed by the Villa Rica City Council in 2007. Judge Camp has proven to be fair and reasonable when evaluating defendants and their offenses. While being fair and reasonable, Judge Camp can be hard handed with sentencing where the offense and the defendant's behavior warrants harsh sentencing.
Prosecutor: Michael Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard is an experienced prosecutor who maintains a private practice in Douglasville, Georgia. Like Judge Camp, Mr. Hubbard is often fair and reasonable when the circumstances of the case warrant such approach. Additionally, Mr. Hubbard can creative in sentencing and attempts to tailor sentences to allow offenders the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and resolve their offenses in reasonable manner. However, Mr. Hubbard can be quite tenacious and stern in light of certain offenses.
Whitesburg Municipal Court, 788 Main Street, Whitesburg, GA 30180
770-832-1184
Clerk; 770-832-1184 option 4
Judge: Timothy McCreary. Judge McCreary is a stern but fair judge. However, speeders beware. Judge Timothy McCreary has a strong dislike for speeders, and Judge McCreary will often harshly lecture violators on the perils of speeding. Judge McCreary will also structure a sentence for extreme violations that will be sure to get the attention of those found guilty of speeding.
Prosecutor: Robert Eddleman: Robbie Eddleman is a private attorney who works with the Carrollton law firm of Price, Pyles, Dangle, Parmer & Rooks, P.C.
