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Matthew attended Thomas University later graduated from Cumberland Law School in Birmingham, Alabama. He is married and has three children.

Matthew T. Shiner is an attorney with an office located in Thomasville, Georgia. He has over 20 years of private legal experience.

As of May 13, 2024, Matthew T Shiner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "In his 20+ years of private legal practice, Shiner is accustomed to confronting complex legal issues... Shiner is constantly working with numerous clients to accomplish the best possible outcome..."

The candidate's website says, "In his 20+ years of private legal practice, Shiner is accustomed to confronting complex legal issues. Shiner is constantly working with numerous clients to accomplish the best possible outcome..."

As an attorney, Matthew has the "experience of drafting legal documents, interpreting the law, and making legal decisions that affect clients lives on a daily basis."

- The candidate's website says, "In his 20+ years of private legal practice, Shiner is accustomed to confronting complex legal issues. Shiner is constantly working with numerous clients to accomplish the best possible outcome..."
- As an attorney, Matthew has the "experience of drafting legal documents, interpreting the law, and making legal decisions that affect clients lives on a daily basis."

Legal Experience

As of June 8, 2024, Matthew T Shiner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "I feel like we need a new, fresh perspective in the Thomas County Magistrate Court... I am so grateful for the opportunity to help strengthen our local legal system... The Magistrate Court is still one of the pillars our community... All of the citizens of Thomas County deserve every ounce of my energy and I promise to give it if elected to the office of Chief Magistrate.”"

Said, "I feel like we need a new, fresh perspective in the Thomas County Magistrate Court...  I want to do my part to ensure that Thomas County, Georgia remains a safe place to live, work, operate a business and raise a family."

- Said, "I feel like we need a new, fresh perspective in the Thomas County Magistrate Court...  I want to do my part to ensure that Thomas County, Georgia remains a safe place to live, work, operate a business and raise a family."

Judicial Administration

Said, ""Among the many reasons that Thomasville drew us back was my wife’s strong family connection to this area and opportunity to live and work in a safe, vibrant, small community," Shiner shares. "...To get there, we must identify the dysfunction at every level of government and begin forming solutions so we can provide this community with the excellence it deserves.""

Said, "Among the many reasons that Thomasville drew us back was my wife’s strong family connection to this area and opportunity to live and work in a safe, vibrant, small community... we must identify the dysfunction at every level of government and begin forming solutions so we can provide this community with the excellence it deserves."

- Said, "Among the many reasons that Thomasville drew us back was my wife’s strong family connection to this area and opportunity to live and work in a safe, vibrant, small community... we must identify the dysfunction at every level of government and begin forming solutions so we can provide this community with the excellence it deserves."

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Matthew T Shiner

Thomasville Times-Enterprise, Seery: People want law applied to situations

Andy has previously served as a public defender in Thomas County.

S. Andrews "Andy" Seery is currently the Chief Magistrate in Thomas County, Georgia. He was first elected to the position in 2005. 

As a Public Defender, Andy represented criminal defendants who couldn't afford an attorney.

As a Magistrate Judge, Andy issues search and arrest warrants, conducts first appearance hearings, sets bail, and handles small claims cases up to $15,000.

- As a Public Defender, Andy represented criminal defendants who couldn't afford an attorney.
- As a Magistrate Judge, Andy issues search and arrest warrants, conducts first appearance hearings, sets bail, and handles small claims cases up to $15,000.

As of June 8, 2024, S Andrews "Andy" Seery did not have a website or any information online.

Said, "People who turn to Magistrate Court want a judge who can apply the law to their situation."

- Said, "People who turn to Magistrate Court want a judge who can apply the law to their situation."

Believes it is important to give back to the community.

- Believes it is important to give back to the community.

S Andrews "Andy" Seery

Local Judges who hear low-value civil cases and eviction cases

Thomas Chief Magistrate Runoff

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