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Anthony was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Etowah Highschool in Woodstock. He received his Bachelor's degree in political science from KSU. He graduated with his law degree from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta.

Anthony works at the Chatham County District Attorney's Office. He has previously held positions in the City of Atlanta Solicitor's office and Douglas County District Attorney's Office.

Anthony Burton's Bid for Recorder's Court Judge is his first entry into politics.

GA Bar

Burt is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Burt is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "Chatham County deserves a Recorder’s Court judge who is ethical, experienced, efficient, and effective."

Said, "I agree that the law should be followed in every case, without exception. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly regardless of their background, race, age, beliefs, and social status."

Said, "I have argued during bond hearings that someone struggling with drug addiction should not be released on bond for the time being... I know from experience that in some cases a little jail time can be necessary to save lives... I also do not believe prison is the only answer."

- Said, "Chatham County deserves a Recorder’s Court judge who is ethical, experienced, efficient, and effective."
- Said, "I agree that the law should be followed in every case, without exception. Everyone deserves to be treated fairly regardless of their background, race, age, beliefs, and social status."
- Said, "I have argued during bond hearings that someone struggling with drug addiction should not be released on bond for the time being... I know from experience that in some cases a little jail time can be necessary to save lives... I also do not believe prison is the only answer."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "One of my major focuses since I’ve been in the \[District Attorney's Office] is efficiency."

When working with the District Attorney, he changed procedures to send reports via email prior to the first hearing in court. This reduced the number of days spent in court, and is now a fully online process used by the county.

Said, "I also have helped digitize the discovery process in Superior Court. This saves taxpayers thousands of dollars and has made the process faster."

- Said, "One of my major focuses since I’ve been in the \[District Attorney's Office] is efficiency."
- When working with the District Attorney, he changed procedures to send reports via email prior to the first hearing in court. This reduced the number of days spent in court, and is now a fully online process used by the county.
- Said, "I also have helped digitize the discovery process in Superior Court. This saves taxpayers thousands of dollars and has made the process faster."

Judicial Administration

As of April 21, 2022, Burt Anthony Burton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Community Involvement

Burt Anthony Burton

Judge Huffman is currently a State Court Judge for Chatham County. Before that, he worked as both a Municipal Court Judge (Pro Tempore) and Juvenile Court Judge (Pro Tempore). Before that, he has held positions as a police officer, defense attorney, prosecutor, and mediator.

Judge Huffman is currently a State Court Judge Pro Tempore for Chatham County. He previously was a Municipal Court Judge and Juvenile Court Judge.

Judge Huffman is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Judge Huffman is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Said, "EXPERIENCE and TEMPERAMENT is needed to ensure equal justice under the law... Without equal justice under the law, the justice system does not work for everyone."

- Said, "EXPERIENCE and TEMPERAMENT is needed to ensure equal justice under the law... Without equal justice under the law, the justice system does not work for everyone."

As of April 21, 2022, Joe Huffman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Joe Huffman

Richard is from Columbus, Georgia. He graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Justice Studies from Georgia State University. He obtained his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. He lives with his wife Chrystal in Savannah. They have two daughters, Ryleigh and Mackenzie.

Richard is a lawyer. He has mainly focused on personal injury cases, family law, and criminal defense. He co-authored a book titled "Divorce in Georgia". He also served as a Juvenile Court Judge in Chatham County Municipal Court Judge for the City of Bloomingdale and Garden City.

Richard has previously held positions as a Juvenile Court Judge in Chatham County Municipal Court Judge for the City of Bloomingdale and Garden City.

Richard is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Richard is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Said, "I believe judges should be willing to help and should find innovative ways to apply justice fairly and with impartiality."

Said, "we also need \[judges] to be caring, compassionate, and willing to listen regardless of how poor or wealthy the person before them is."

- Said, "I believe judges should be willing to help and should find innovative ways to apply justice fairly and with impartiality."
- Said, "we also need \[judges] to be caring, compassionate, and willing to listen regardless of how poor or wealthy the person before them is."

Said, "the judge must be patient, even tempered, and willing to educate citizens to the extent that they can."

- Said, "the judge must be patient, even tempered, and willing to educate citizens to the extent that they can."

Volunteers as a mock trial coach for the Savannah Arts Academy High School.

Volunteers as a mediator at the Mediation Center in Savannah.

Member of the 200 Hundred Club of Savannah, the Exchange Club, Savannah Jaycees Club, and the Quarterback Club.

- Volunteers as a mock trial coach for the Savannah Arts Academy High School.
- Volunteers as a mediator at the Mediation Center in Savannah.
- Member of the 200 Hundred Club of Savannah, the Exchange Club, Savannah Jaycees Club, and the Quarterback Club.

Richard Sanders

- Recorder’s Court Judges handle traffic citations by local police departments, DUIs, and violations of county ordinances.
- Recorder’s Courts are only present in some large Georgia Counties. Their purpose is to reduce the number of cases in Magistrate or Municipal Court. In some counties, the Recorder’s Court covers unincorporated areas not covered by a Municipal Court. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of recorder’s court judges vary per county. Some Recorder’s Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

County Judges who handle DUIs, traffic citations, and county ordinance violations. 

Chatham Recorder's Court Judge

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