Josh is married. He and his wife have two children, one daughter and one son. They are members of First Baptist Church of Griffin.

After working as Assistant District Attorney, Josh entered private practice and opened Josh W. Thacker, Attorney at Law in Spalding County.

Josh W. Thacker currently serves in the Spalding County State Court. He previously worked with the Spalding County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney.

As Assistant District Attorney, prosecuted "every type of case from murder to speeding."

- As Assistant District Attorney, prosecuted "every type of case from murder to speeding."

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Josh W. Thacker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Wants to "evaluate systems and technologies that can be utilized to make the court more efficient."

- Wants to "evaluate systems and technologies that can be utilized to make the court more efficient."

Judicial Administration

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Josh W. Thacker

- 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. 
