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Colleen Marie Hampton has a bachelor's degree in English literature and philosophy from Rockford University and a law degree from Georgia State University's College of Law. She has been married, and lives with her sister and her sister's three children.

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Colleen currently works as an assistant district attorney in the Paulding Judicial Circuit. She has also worked as an attorney at Atkins David LLC and at Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers. Before becoming a lawyer, Collen worked in management at Aetna, WellCare, and Kaiser Permanente.

Colleen's campaign for the Paulding County district attorney is her first run for public office.

As an attorney at Atkins David LLC for one year, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in insurance defense.

As a Paulding County assistant district attorney for five years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As an attorney at Atkins David LLC for one year, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in insurance defense.
- As a Paulding County assistant district attorney for five years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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Has volunteered on behalf of victims of domestic violence, veterans, and other potentially vulnerable groups.

Attended the Leadership Paulding program, where she led a project that aimed to make juvenile courts less traumatic for children.

Criticizes the current district attorney for leaving victims "unsupported by the very office meant to protect them."

Criticizes the current district attorney for hiring "four highly paid attorneys who have not tried a single case since coming to Paulding County."

- Has volunteered on behalf of victims of domestic violence, veterans, and other potentially vulnerable groups.
- Attended the Leadership Paulding program, where she led a project that aimed to make juvenile courts less traumatic for children.
- Criticizes the current district attorney for leaving victims "unsupported by the very office meant to protect them."
- Criticizes the current district attorney for hiring "four highly paid attorneys who have not tried a single case since coming to Paulding County."

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As of March 11, 2026, Colleen Marie Hampton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Robert S. Lane has a bachelor's degree in history and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He and his family attend St. James Episcopal Church.

Robert was previously the senior assistant district attorney for the Paulding Judicial Circuit. He also worked as the deputy executive director and general counsel for the Georgia State Ethics Commission. Before that, Robert served as a trial attorney for Henrickson & Sereebutra and for the Superior Court of Paulding County.

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Robert has served as the Paulding Judicial Circuit District Attorney since being appointed by the governor in 2024.

As a general counsel at the Georgia State Ethics Commission for six years, prosecuted white-collar crime, public corruption, and financial crimes.

As the senior assistant district attorney for the Paulding Judicial Circuit for one year, served as the lead counsel for the prosecution of people accused of felonies, as lead counsel for civil asset forfeiture, and as lead counsel for the Paulding Circuit Mental Health Court.

As the district attorney for the Paulding Judicial Circuit for one year, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

- As a general counsel at the Georgia State Ethics Commission for six years, prosecuted white-collar crime, public corruption, and financial crimes.
- As the senior assistant district attorney for the Paulding Judicial Circuit for one year, served as the lead counsel for the prosecution of people accused of felonies, as lead counsel for civil asset forfeiture, and as lead counsel for the Paulding Circuit Mental Health Court.
- As the district attorney for the Paulding Judicial Circuit for one year, prosecutes civil and criminal actions under state law and presents cases before grand juries.

Calls himself a "Proven conservative who is committed to law and order."

Thinks violent offenders should be prosecuted "to the full extent of the law."

Opposes catch-and-release policies for dangerous offenders.

Says that during his tenure Paulding County has "seized millions of dollars in drugs and illicit cash, hitting traffickers where it hurts."

Notes that under his leadership the Paulding County District Attorney's Office has an 85% conviction rate after jury trial.

Says that his office recently completed seven jury trials in just a two-month span, as compared to an average of 11-13 per year under previous leadership.

- Calls himself a "Proven conservative who is committed to law and order."
- Thinks violent offenders should be prosecuted "to the full extent of the law."
- Opposes catch-and-release policies for dangerous offenders.
- Prioritizes family and community safety.
- Says that during his tenure Paulding County has "seized millions of dollars in drugs and illicit cash, hitting traffickers where it hurts."
- Notes that under his leadership the Paulding County District Attorney's Office has an 85% conviction rate after jury trial.
- Says that his office recently completed seven jury trials in just a two-month span, as compared to an average of 11-13 per year under previous leadership.

As of March 11, 2026, Robert S Lane’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.

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