Alex G. Myers Appointed Dawson County Chief Magistrate Judge

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As a law clerk, Alex drafted litigation documents, conducted research, and coordinated trial strategies.

Worked as an attorney for the city of Cummings and for Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC.

As Chief Magistrate Judge, Alex issues search and arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, county ordinance violations, certain misdemeanors, and civil claims of $15,000 or less.

- As a law clerk, Alex drafted litigation documents, conducted research, and coordinated trial strategies.
- Worked as an attorney for the city of Cummings and for Miles Hansford & Tallant, LLC.
- As Chief Magistrate Judge, Alex issues search and arrest warrants, preliminary hearings, county ordinance violations, certain misdemeanors, and civil claims of $15,000 or less.

Legal Experience

As of July 25, 2024, Alex G Myers did not have a website or any information online.

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Judicial Administration

Serves as a member of the Dawson County Rotary Club.

Volunteers for Georgia YMCA's Y-Club program.

- Serves as a member of the Dawson County Rotary Club.
- Volunteers for Georgia YMCA's Y-Club program.

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- Magistrate Courts hear civil cases only in amounts less than $15,000. There are no jury trials in Magistrate Court. 
- Magistrate Courts hear landlord tenant dispossessory cases (i.e. a case where a landlord is seeking an eviction of their tenant) and can order evictions. 
- The Chief Magistrate can determine procedures for managing the cases in front of the Magistrate. For example, in Fulton County the Chief Magistrate informs parties in landlord tenant dispossessory cases on the benefits of mediation and provides on-site mediators to resolve landlord tenant disputes before the parties appear in front of the judge. 
- Magistrate Courts only have jurisdiction over their respective counties. Each county has its own magistrate court. Magistrate Court Judge term lengths vary per county, however most serve four year terms. Local Superior Court Judges set parameters for Magistrate Courts. 