Jessica Martin appointed state court solicitor for Habersham County

Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Business from Piedmont College and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law. She is married to her husband, and together they have two children.

Jessica is a staff attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit and previously worked as an associate attorney for McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson & Escoe LLP and as a law clerk for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit.

Jessica Barrett Martin currently serves as Solicitor General in Habersham County. She was appointed to the position in 2023.

As of July 25, 2024, Jessica Barrett Martin did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Serves as a staff attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit, focusing on drafting orders and jury charges for civil and criminal cases.

- Serves as a staff attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit, focusing on drafting orders and jury charges for civil and criminal cases.

Legal Experience

Criminal Justice

Jessica Barrett Martin

- 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.