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Jeffrey B. Hanson is from Warner Robins, Georgia. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. He lives with his wife and children in Macon, Georgia. 

Jeffery currently serves as a state court judge in Bibb County, Georgia. He was appointed in 2013 and is in his third term. 

Jeffrey previously worked as a lawyer and managing partner at Sell and Melton, LLP. 

As a state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

As an attorney at Sell and Melton, LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a managing partner at Sell and Melton, LLP, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

- As a state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As an attorney at Sell and Melton, LLP, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a managing partner at Sell and Melton, LLP, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

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As of March 11, 2026, Jeffrey B Hanson did not have a website or any information online.

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Jeffrey B Hanson

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 


Local Judges who hear misdemeanors and some civil cases

Bibb State Court Judge (Hanson)

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