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Craig has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Mercer University.

Craig works as a judge and treasurer for the Mountain Judicial Circuit Superior Court. He previously worked as an attorney.

Craig Caudell was appointed as a superior court judge in the Mountain Judicial Circuit by Governor Nathan Deal in 2011. He also served as commissioner for Habersham county from 2002 to 2004.

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Has worked as a superior court judge since 2011.

Has a Doctor of Law from Mercer University.

- Has worked as a superior court judge since 2011.
- Was a private attorney for two decades.
- Has a Doctor of Law from Mercer University.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, B. Chan Caudell did not have a website or any information online.

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Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Was the vice chair for the North Georgia Technical College board of directors and Common Cause Georgia.

Was a commissioner with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Committee.

Was on the executive board for the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia council.

Involved with the Habersham County Rotary Club and the American Red Cross.

- Was the vice chair for the North Georgia Technical College board of directors and Common Cause Georgia.
- Was a commissioner with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Committee.
- Was on the executive board for the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia council.
- Involved with the Habersham County Rotary Club and the American Red Cross.

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B. Chan Caudell

Craig has a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from the University of Georgia and a Doctor of Law (JD) from Mercer University.

As of March 19, 2024, B. Chan Caudell did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Was on the executive board for the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia council

- Was the vice chair for the North Georgia Technical College board of directors and Common Cause Georgia.
- Was a commissioner with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Committee.
- Was on the executive board for the Boy Scouts of America Northeast Georgia council
- Involved with the Habersham County Rotary Club and the American Red Cross.

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 