Statesboro Herald, Statesboro attorney Matt Hube to run for Superior Court judge

Matthew received a finance degree from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from Mercer University Law School. He resides in Bulloch County with his wife and their son.

Matthew began practicing law in Statesboro in 2000 and has experience as an adjunct professor of business law at Georgia Southern University.

Matthew Karl Hube's campaign for Superior Court Judge is his first entry into politics.

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Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "During his extensive legal career, Matt has engaged in the general practice of law, including domestic, criminal, personal injury, and social security disability cases, as well as probate and wills."

Engaged in the general practice of law, including domestic, criminal, personal injury, and social security disability cases, as well as probate and wills.

- Engaged in the general practice of law, including domestic, criminal, personal injury, and social security disability cases, as well as probate and wills.

Legal Experience

Said, “I have the legal and real-world experience to be incredibly effective, the courage to make the tough decisions, and the right judicial temperament to ensure that everyone is treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.”

Said, "I have...an unmatched track record of honesty and integrity," and "My career has been dedicated to treating others the way I would like to be treated."

- Said, “I have the legal and real-world experience to be incredibly effective, the courage to make the tough decisions, and the right judicial temperament to ensure that everyone is treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.”
- Said, "I have...an unmatched track record of honesty and integrity," and "My career has been dedicated to treating others the way I would like to be treated."

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "Judges hold tremendous power and significantly impact the lives of the citizens in Bulloch, Effingham, Jenkins, and Screven counties in the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit. They must be able and willing to follow the law, administer justice, and make difficult decisions."

The candidate's website says, "Judges hold tremendous power and significantly impact the lives of the citizens...They must be able and willing to follow the law, administer justice, and make difficult decisions."

- The candidate's website says, "Judges hold tremendous power and significantly impact the lives of the citizens...They must be able and willing to follow the law, administer justice, and make difficult decisions."

Judicial Administration

Said, "A judge must have real-world experience and be patient, fair, and impartial with those who appear before them."

- Said, "A judge must have real-world experience and be patient, fair, and impartial with those who appear before them."

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "Matt’s experience has allowed him to serve as an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Georgia Southern University, on the Statesboro Alcohol Advisory Board, and as Treasurer of the Bulloch County Historical Society."

Has membership with the Statesboro Alcohol Advisory Board and is the Treasurer of the Bulloch County Historical Society.

The candidate's website says, "In addition, Matt has represented domestic abuse victims through Safe Haven Shelter, provided pro bono services for indigent clients, and served as a board member on the Coastal Georgia Council for the Boy Scouts of America."

The candidate's website says, "Matt has represented domestic abuse victims through Safe Haven Shelter, provided pro bono services for indigent clients, and served as a board member on the Coastal Georgia Council for the Boy Scouts of America."

- Has membership with the Statesboro Alcohol Advisory Board and is the Treasurer of the Bulloch County Historical Society.
- The candidate's website says, "Matt has represented domestic abuse victims through Safe Haven Shelter, provided pro bono services for indigent clients, and served as a board member on the Coastal Georgia Council for the Boy Scouts of America."

Community Involvement

Matthew Karl Hube

Matthew Karl Hube received a finance degree from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from Mercer University Law School. He resides in Bulloch County with his wife and their son Nicholas.

Matthew Karl Hube's began practicing law in Statesboro in 2000 and has experience as an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Georgia Southern University.

Matthew Karl Hube's campaign for Superior Court Judge in Ogeechee Judicial Circuit is his first entry into politics.

Said, "In my 23 years of experience practicing law, I have appeared thousands of times in Superior Courts throughout Southeast Georgia. While representing individuals in domestic, criminal, and civil cases, I have learned valuable lessons about what makes an effective judge."

Matt has engaged in the general practice of law, including domestic, criminal, personal injury, and social security disability cases, as well as probate and wills.

- Matt has engaged in the general practice of law, including domestic, criminal, personal injury, and social security disability cases, as well as probate and wills.

Is a member of the Statesboro Alcohol Advisory Board and is the Treasurer of the Bulloch County Historical Society.

- Is a member of the Statesboro Alcohol Advisory Board and is the Treasurer of the Bulloch County Historical Society.
- The candidate's website says, "Matt has represented domestic abuse victims through Safe Haven Shelter, provided pro bono services for indigent clients, and served as a board member on the Coastal Georgia Council for the Boy Scouts of America."

Matthew Karl Hube, known as Matt, grew up in Georgia and pursued his higher education in the state, obtaining a finance degree from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from Mercer University Law School. He resides in Bulloch County with his wife of 20 years, Linda, and their son Nicholas.

Matthew Karl Hube, also known as Matt Hube, began practicing law in Statesboro, Georgia, in 2000 after graduating from Mercer University Law School. His professional background includes a degree in finance from Georgia Southern University and a law degree from Mercer University. Specific details about his employers or other positions held are not provided.

As of April 3, 2024, Matthew Karl Hube’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 