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Joseph Lamon Cushner earned his bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He currently resides in Statesboro, Georgia, with his wife, Leslie, and their two children. 

Joseph currently serves as the State Court Judge for Bolloch County. He was first appointed by former Governor Brian Kemp in 2020 and won re-election in 2022, serving his second term. Joseph previously served as a solicitor general for the State of Georgia. He served one term from 2017 to 2020. 

Joseph was previously appointed to be the assistant district attorney for the Ogeechee judicial circuit. 

As a state solicitor general, determined which constitutional questions the state sought review of and represented the state in legal arguments before the United States Supreme 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 state solicitor general, determined which constitutional questions the state sought review of and represented the state in legal arguments before the United States Supreme 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.

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As of March 11, 2026, Joseph Lamon Cushner did not have a website or any information online.

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Joseph Lamon Cushner

- 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

Bulloch State Court Judge

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