The Gainesville Times - Smith wins Piedmont district attorney race

Bradley has served as district attorney since 2008. Previously, he worked at the district attorney's office for eight years.

J Bradley Smith was elected district attorney in the Piedmont judicial circuit in 2008 and still serves in this capacity. When elected, Bradley was one of the youngest district attorneys in the state.

Has served as district attorney since 2009.

Worked at the district attorney's office for eight years before his election.

- Has served as district attorney since 2009.
- Worked at the district attorney's office for eight years before his election.

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As of July 25, 2024, J. Bradley Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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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.