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Ryan is from Perry, Georgia. He attended Georgia Southern University. He has a bachelor’s degree in history and anthropology from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Cara, and their daughter, Amelia, in Perry, Georgia. He attends First Baptist Perry.

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Ryan English has a bachelor’s degree in history and anthropology from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He lives with his wife, Cara, and their daughter in Perry, Georgia. He attends First Baptist Perry.

Ryan previously served as an assistant district attorney in the Houston Judicial Circuit and the Oconee Judicial Circuit as well as solicitor for the Pulaski County Probate Court. Before that, he served as a public defender in the Atlantic Judicial Circuit. Ryan also previously worked at Walker, Hulbert, Gray, and Moore, LLP, a private practice firm in Houston County.

Ryan W English is currently the Houston County Solicitor General. He was appointed to the position by Governor Brian Kemp in March 2025.

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Ryan is currently the Houston County Solicitor General. He was appointed to the position by Governor Brian Kemp in March 2025. 

As of March 11, 2026, Ryan W English did not have a website or any information online.

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As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a public defender, provided legal council and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who are unable to hire an attorney.

As county solicitor general, acts as prosecutor for misdemeanor and  criminal offenses in state court.

- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a public defender, provided legal council and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who are unable to hire an attorney.
- As county solicitor general, acts as prosecutor for misdemeanor and  criminal offenses in state court.

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Criminal Justice

Ryan W English

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.

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