Mark earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Mercer University Atlanta and his law degree from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. He and his wife, Shelba, are members of Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Thomasville.

Mark currently practices law at the firm of Sellers and Mitchell. He previously worked as a judge of the Thomasville Municipal Court, associate judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court, adjunct professor at Thomas University, and assistant district attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit. 

Mark Mitchell currently serves as a State Court Judge in Thomas County. He was first elected in 2012 and is seeking a fourth term.

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As a state court judge, Mitchell oversees legal proceedings, interprets laws, and renders judgments.

In private practice, Mitchell provides legal counsel to clients, represents them in court proceedings, and drafts legal documents. He specializes in bankruptcy law.

The candidate's website says, "In late 2004 Judge Mitchell was appointed Judge of the Thomasville Municipal Court and took office as an Associate Judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court in 2005."

As a judge, Mitchell oversaw a variety of cases before the court, from public indecency to capital murder.

As an associate judge, Mitchell assisted the presiding judge in legal proceedings.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Mitchell began his legal career in Thomas County as an Assistant District Attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit, a post which he held from 1991 until 1999 when he left to enter private law practice."

As an assistant district attorney, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state, conducted investigations, presented evidence in court, and advocated for justice on behalf of the community.

- As a state court judge, Mitchell oversees legal proceedings, interprets laws, and renders judgments.
- In private practice, Mitchell provides legal counsel to clients, represents them in court proceedings, and drafts legal documents. He specializes in bankruptcy law.
- As a judge, Mitchell oversaw a variety of cases before the court, from public indecency to capital murder.
- As an associate judge, Mitchell assisted the presiding judge in legal proceedings.
- As an assistant district attorney, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state, conducted investigations, presented evidence in court, and advocated for justice on behalf of the community.

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Mark also maintains a private law practice at the law firm of Sellers and Mitchell. He previously worked as a judge of the Thomasville Municipal Court, associate judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court, adjunct professor at Thomas University, and assistant district attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit. 

In private practice, Mitchell provides legal counsel to clients, represents them in court proceedings, and drafts legal documents.

- As a state court judge, Mitchell oversees legal proceedings, interprets laws, and renders judgments.
- In private practice, Mitchell provides legal counsel to clients, represents them in court proceedings, and drafts legal documents.
- As a judge, Mitchell oversaw a variety of cases before the court, from public indecency to capital murder.
- As an associate judge, Mitchell assisted the presiding judge in legal proceedings.
- As an assistant district attorney, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state, conducted investigations, presented evidence in court, and advocated for justice on behalf of the community.

Mark also maintains a private law practice at the law firm of Sellers and Mitchel. He previously worked as a judge of the Thomasville Municipal Court, associate judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court, adjunct professor at Thomas University, and assistant district attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit. 

Mark has a degree in History and Political Science from Mercer University Atlanta and a Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University. He and his wife Shelba D. Sellers are members of Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Thomasville.

Mark is the State Court Judge of Thomas County. Mark also maintains a private law practice at the law firm of Sellers and Mitchell, specializing in Bankruptcy Law. He previously worked as a Judge of the Thomasville Municipal Court, Associate Judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court, Adjunct professor at Thomas University, and Assistant District Attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit. 

Mark Mitchell is serving his third term as a State Court Judge of Thomas County, Georgia, elected in 2012. 

Obtained a Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University.

In his role as State Court Judge, he presides over legal proceedings, interprets laws, and renders judgments.

In his role as a practicing private lawyer, he provides legal counsel to clients, represents them in court proceedings, and drafts legal documents.

In his role as Judge of the Thomasville Municipal Court, he adjudicated cases within the jurisdiction of the municipal court, upheld the law, and ensured fair and impartial trials for all defendants.

In his role as an Associate Judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court, he adjudicated cases within the jurisdiction of the court, assisted the presiding judge in legal proceedings, and ensured equitable resolution of disputes within the community.

In his role as an Assistant District Attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state, conducted investigations, presented evidence in court, and advocated for justice on behalf of the community.

- Obtained a Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University.
- In his role as State Court Judge, he presides over legal proceedings, interprets laws, and renders judgments.
- In his role as a practicing private lawyer, he provides legal counsel to clients, represents them in court proceedings, and drafts legal documents.
- In his role as Judge of the Thomasville Municipal Court, he adjudicated cases within the jurisdiction of the municipal court, upheld the law, and ensured fair and impartial trials for all defendants.
- In his role as an Associate Judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court, he adjudicated cases within the jurisdiction of the court, assisted the presiding judge in legal proceedings, and ensured equitable resolution of disputes within the community.
- In his role as an Assistant District Attorney for the Southern Judicial Circuit, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state, conducted investigations, presented evidence in court, and advocated for justice on behalf of the community.

- Obtained a Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University.
- In his role as State Court Judge, he presides over legal proceedings, interprets laws, and renders judgments.
- In his role as a practicing private lawyer, he provides legal counsel to clients, represents them in court proceedings, and drafts legal documents.
- In his role as an Associate Judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court, he adjudicated cases within the jurisdiction of the court, assisted the presiding judge in legal proceedings, and ensured equitable resolution of disputes within the community.

Judge Mark E. Mitchell is a native of Norcross, Georgia, and currently resides in Thomas County. He graduated summa cum laude from Mercer University Atlanta with a degree in History and Political Science in 1988 and earned his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University in 1991. He is married to Thomasville attorney Shelba D. Sellers, and they are members of Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Thomasville.

Mark E. Mitchell is the State Court Judge of Thomas County, Georgia, having been elected to this position on July 22, 2012, and taking office in late August 2012. He graduated with a law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law of Mercer University in 1991 and has since worked in Thomas County. Alongside his judicial duties, Judge Mitchell maintains a private law practice at the law firm of Sellers and Mitchell, specializing in Bankruptcy Law.

Mark E. Mitchell was elected as the State Court Judge of Thomas County, Georgia, on July 22, 2012. He was appointed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge Elliot P. McCollum, taking office in late August 2012. There is no mention of any committees he serves on or any past political runs.

Believes in a diverse legal experience, having served as Assistant District Attorney, defense lawyer, and Judge, handling criminal cases from minor to capital offenses, and civil cases including contract disputes, probate, and family law.

The candidate's website says, "For over 20 years Judge Mitchell has established a proven record of service as a lawyer and a judge in the Thomasville and Thomas County community."

The candidate's website says, "From 2001 - 2005 Judge Mitchell held the post of Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Thomas University. In addition to teaching classes in Criminal Justice, Judge Mitchell also taught Business Law."

The candidate's website says, "Judge Mitchell also serves as the Municipal Court Judge for the City of Thomasville and has formerly served as an Associate Judge of the Thomas County Magistrate Court."

- 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. 


Local Judges who hear misdemeanors and some civil cases