Emmanuel University, THE PLACE I CALL HOME – EC ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT ON MATT EASOM AND ERICA ROQUEMORE

Matt attended Emmanuel College, then earned his law degree from Georgia State.

Matt is a lawyer working for Easom & Roquemore Attorneys at Law.

Ballotpedia, Matt Easom (Elbert County Solicitor General, Georgia, candidate 2024)

Matt Easom's campaign for solicitor general is his first run for public office.

As of July 25, 2024, Matt Easom did not have a website or any information online.

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Matt Easom

- 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.