Trellis, Mike Hunsinger - Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Mike earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University. Hunsinger is certified as a Fire Investigator by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. He is a resident of Oconee County, where he and his wife, Leslie, have raised two children. Hunsinger and his family attend Briarwood Baptist Church.

Mike most recently served as an interim Chief and Deputy Chief of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. He began his career in law enforcement with the University of Georgia Police Department in 1987.

Mike Hunsinger currently serves as a Probate Court Judge in Oconee County. He was elected to the position in 2020.

Detective in the Clarke County Police Department's Drug and Vice Unit.

Deputy Chief of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department overseeing the administration of the department and logistics on training and enforcement.

- Detective in the Clarke County Police Department's Drug and Vice Unit.
- Deputy Chief of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department overseeing the administration of the department and logistics on training and enforcement.

Legal Experience

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Plans to collaborate with commissioners for fiscal responsibility to equip the Probate Court with necessary resources, addressing the increased caseload due to Oconee County's population and senior demographic growth post-2020 census.

Said, "I understand this difficult time in their life and have the compassion to help them through it... I am committed to weighing the facts according to the law and basing my decision on what is fair and just for everyone."

Said, "I am committed to weighing the facts according to the law and basing my decision on what is fair and just for everyone."

- Plans to collaborate with commissioners for fiscal responsibility to equip the Probate Court with necessary resources, addressing the increased caseload due to Oconee County's population and senior demographic growth post-2020 census.
- Said, "I am committed to weighing the facts according to the law and basing my decision on what is fair and just for everyone."

Judicial Administration

As of April 23, 2024, Mike Hunsinger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "• Assistant Coach for Oconee County Parks and Recreation Soccer and Oconee County Little League Baseball"

Assistant Coach for Oconee County Parks and Recreation Soccer and Oconee County Little League Baseball.

The candidate's website says, "Briarwood Baptist Church, Member, Deacon since 2007, ... past Chairman of the Missions Committee, member of the Building Committee overseeing construction of a new multi-purpose building."

Deacon at Briarwood Baptist Church; past Chairman of the Missions Committee, member of the Building Committee overseeing construction of a new multi-purpose building.

The candidate's website says, "• Member of the Athens Technical College Emerging Technologies Program Advisory Board and Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board"

Member of the Athens Technical College Emerging Technologies Program Advisory Board and Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board.

Previously chaired the Oconee County Rotary Club's service committee.

- Assistant Coach for Oconee County Parks and Recreation Soccer and Oconee County Little League Baseball.
- Deacon at Briarwood Baptist Church; past Chairman of the Missions Committee, member of the Building Committee overseeing construction of a new multi-purpose building.
- Member of the Athens Technical College Emerging Technologies Program Advisory Board and Criminal Justice Program Advisory Board.
- Previously chaired the Oconee County Rotary Club's service committee.

Community Involvement

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Mike Hunsinger

Mike Hunsinger most recently served as an interim Chief and Deputy Chief of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. He began his career in law enforcement with the University of Georgia Police Department in 1987.

Mike Hunsinger currently serves as a Probate Court Judge in Oconee County. He was elected to the position in 2020 and is running for reelection.

The candidate's website says, "• Criminal Justice Education, University of Virginia"

Said, "There is still a lot of work to be done in the campaign. If you would like to volunteer your assistance, please contact me by signing up below. There are opportunities for all ages and abilities."

The candidate's website says, "Oconee County Rotary Club, in which “Service above Self” is our motto. Additionally,"

Said, "I have devoted my life to serving others and want to continue that service to you as your Probate Judge. I will maintain the legacy of outstanding service provided by Judge Anglin and the excellent staff of Probate Court."

The candidate's website says, "home. Leslie is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for Oconee and Clarke Counties"

Said, "and also serves on the Oconee County Recreation Affairs Committee. I’m a member of the"

Assistant coach of the Oconee County Park and Recreation soccer league and Little League baseball.  

The candidate's website says, "• Rotary Club of Oconee County, Paul Harris Fellow, past Chair of the Service Committee, past Sergeant at Arms."

The candidate's website says, "• Athens Rotary Club Sherm Applebaum Award for Outstanding Professional and Community Service (2006)"

Mike Hunsinger has been a resident of Oconee County for over 15 years, where he has raised his two children, Hannah and Tate, who both graduated from local schools. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University. Information about the church he attends is not provided, nor are additional details about his family life beyond his children's names and activities.

Mike Hunsinger has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is certified as a Fire Investigator by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications. Specific details about his current workplace and previous jobs are not provided.

As of May 3, 2024, Mike Hunsinger’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Probate court judges are a type of judge in Georgia who decides a type of civil court cases called a "probate" case. Probate cases can be many things, like cases about people's wills, appointing guardians to children or the elderly, and managing estates. Probate court judges also sometimes decide whether to give out marriage licenses and gun licenses, and they can also decide traffic cases. 