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Dalton D Dowdy has a law degree from the University of Mississippi. He is a member of the Georgia State Bar Association. 

Dalton D Dowdy has over 23 years of experience in divorce and family law. 

Dalton D Dowdy is the current Solicitor General for Jefferson County. 

As of March 19, 2024, Dalton D Dowdy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Over 23 years of experience in divorce and family law.

- Over 23 years of experience in divorce and family law.

Legal Experience

Criminal Justice

Dalton D Dowdy

As of April 22, 2024, Dalton D Dowdy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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.