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As an attorney, he handled real estate litigation, wills and estates, probate, general civil litigation, collections, bankruptcy and criminal law.

As legal counsel for an auto finance company, he handled compliance, contract review and drafting, and litigation in the areas of contracts, torts, creditor's rights and general civil litigation.

As an extern, he researched bankruptcy issues including motions to stay bankruptcy proceedings, unauthorized practice of law, attorney-client privilege, and bankruptcy fraud.

As a law clerk, he conducted client interviews and researched case law in various areas including landlord-tenant, criminal, civil procedure, contract, tort, debtor-creditor, and bulk sale. He also prepared documents for filing, assisted with real estate closings, trial preparation, contract review, and drafted correspondence and cease and desist letters.

President of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.

Serves as a mentor for new judges and is an instructor for magistrate judge's certification and continuing education classes through the University of Georgia's continuing judicial education program.

- As an attorney, he handled real estate litigation, wills and estates, probate, general civil litigation, collections, bankruptcy and criminal law.
- As legal counsel for an auto finance company, he handled compliance, contract review and drafting, and litigation in the areas of contracts, torts, creditor's rights and general civil litigation.
- As an extern, he researched bankruptcy issues including motions to stay bankruptcy proceedings, unauthorized practice of law, attorney-client privilege, and bankruptcy fraud.
- As a law clerk, he conducted client interviews and researched case law in various areas including landlord-tenant, criminal, civil procedure, contract, tort, debtor-creditor, and bulk sale. He also prepared documents for filing, assisted with real estate closings, trial preparation, contract review, and drafted correspondence and cease and desist letters.
- President of the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.
- Serves as a mentor for new judges and is an instructor for magistrate judge's certification and continuing education classes through the University of Georgia's continuing judicial education program.

Legal Experience

Said, "I...have worked hard to make the court  fair, efficient, and credible."

- Said, "I...have worked hard to make the court  fair, efficient, and credible."

Ethics & Conduct

Updated court forms to be "user friendly and to comply with current laws."

Rid the department of "wasteful practices that created a delay in cases being processed."

Created a court website to provide citizens with access to information, forms, and videos.

Said that he, "Processed thousands of cases each year, with NO case backlog."

- Implemented online case filing.
- Updated court forms to be "user friendly and to comply with current laws."
- Rid the department of "wasteful practices that created a delay in cases being processed."
- Created a court website to provide citizens with access to information, forms, and videos.
- Said that he, "Processed thousands of cases each year, with NO case backlog."

Judicial Administration

Speaks at schools for career day and constitution day, and is a guest reader at local schools for Read Across America. He also serves as a guest speaker for civic groups and churches, and has volunteered and served as a board member for several non-profits.

Recognized as the Georgia Magistrate Judge of the Year in 2021 and received the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce’s IMPACT Award. In 2022, he was named Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2022 Top 40 under 40.

- Speaks at schools for career day and constitution day, and is a guest reader at local schools for Read Across America. He also serves as a guest speaker for civic groups and churches, and has volunteered and served as a board member for several non-profits.
- Recognized as the Georgia Magistrate Judge of the Year in 2021 and received the Cartersville-Bartow Chamber of Commerce’s IMPACT Award. In 2022, he was named Georgia Trend Magazine’s 2022 Top 40 under 40.

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Brandon T. Bryson

Works as a Civil and Criminal Clerk for the Magistrate Court in Cartersville.

- Has over 18 years of legal experience.
- Works as a Civil and Criminal Clerk for the Magistrate Court in Cartersville.

Said, "As Chief Magistrate Judge, I will strive to ensure that every individual who appears before the court is treated with respect and receive a fair and impartial hearing. I believe in the importance of transparency, accountability, and accessibility in our legal system."

- Said, "As Chief Magistrate Judge, I will strive to ensure that every individual who appears before the court is treated with respect and receive a fair and impartial hearing. I believe in the importance of transparency, accountability, and accessibility in our legal system."

As of May 22, 2025, Janice B. Ledbetter did not have a website or any information online.

Janice B. Ledbetter

- Magistrate Courts hear civil cases only in amounts less than $15,000. There are no jury trials in Magistrate Court. 
- Magistrate Courts hear landlord tenant dispossessory cases (i.e. a case where a landlord is seeking an eviction of their tenant) and can order evictions. 
- The Chief Magistrate can determine procedures for managing the cases in front of the Magistrate. For example, in Fulton County the Chief Magistrate informs parties in landlord tenant dispossessory cases on the benefits of mediation and provides on-site mediators to resolve landlord tenant disputes before the parties appear in front of the judge. 
- Magistrate Courts only have jurisdiction over their respective counties. Each county has its own magistrate court. Magistrate Court Judge term lengths vary per county, however most serve four year terms. Local Superior Court Judges set parameters for Magistrate Courts. 

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