Trellis-Judge Charles E Auslander III: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Charles received a bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia. He is married and has four children. They attend St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Staff Directory-Charles E Auslander, III  

Charles has been a member of the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution,                 the Council of Accountability Court Judges, the Accountability Court Funding Committee, the Council of State Court Judges, and the Council of Magistrate Court Judges.

Charles E. Auslander III is currently a state court judge in Clarke County. He was first appointed in 2011. Before that, he served in the magistrate court from 2002 to 2011.

Presides over the Athens DUI (driving under the influence) treatment court, which has reduced repeat DUI offenders "through its program of intensive supervision, substance use disorder treatment, and connection to rehabilitative services."

Handles criminal and civil motion hearings, criminal and civil jury and non-jury trials, and hearings on probation violations as a state court judge.

Handled disputed claims and approved mutual settlements in civil cases as a magistrate judge for nine years.

Has a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia.

- Presides over the Athens DUI (driving under the influence) treatment court, which has reduced repeat DUI offenders "through its program of intensive supervision, substance use disorder treatment, and connection to rehabilitative services."
- Handles criminal and civil motion hearings, criminal and civil jury and non-jury trials, and hearings on probation violations as a state court judge.
- Handled disputed claims and approved mutual settlements in civil cases as a magistrate judge for nine years.
- Has a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2025, Charles E Auslander III did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Supports rehabilitation and restoration as alternatives to traditional sentences such as prison and fines.

- Supports rehabilitation and restoration as alternatives to traditional sentences such as prison and fines.

Judicial Administration

Volunteered as a youth sports coach with Athens United Soccer Association and Athens United Methodist Church.

Previously served on the board of directors for Athens Community Council on Aging.

Chairs the Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School board of trustees.

- Volunteered as a youth sports coach with Athens United Soccer Association and Athens United Methodist Church.
- Previously served on the board of directors for Athens Community Council on Aging.
- Chairs the Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School board of trustees.

Community Involvement

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Charles E Auslander III

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
