Chip received a degree in political science from Jacksonville University and his law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He currently lives with his wife.

Chip is currently unemployed while he runs for superior court judge. However, he has experience in commercial real estate, as a practicing lawyer, public defender, county attorney, and municipal judge for the city of Washington.

Chip Hardin's campaign for Superior Court judge is his first entry into politics.

Has experience handling civil and criminal cases with a focus on family law, adoptions, probate matters, and real estate.

Earned a law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta.

Served as an assistant public defender in the Toombs Judicial Circuit for more than seven years before resigning to run for superior court judge, participating in "several felony and misdemeanor jury trials as lead counsel or assistant, winning 70% of cases."

Appointed municipal judge for Washington and Tignall, Georgia.

Served as a public defender and county attorney for Wilkes County while working in private practice.

- Has experience handling civil and criminal cases with a focus on family law, adoptions, probate matters, and real estate.
- Earned a law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta.
- Served as an assistant public defender in the Toombs Judicial Circuit for more than seven years before resigning to run for superior court judge, participating in "several felony and misdemeanor jury trials as lead counsel or assistant, winning 70% of cases."
- Appointed municipal judge for Washington and Tignall, Georgia.
- Served as a public defender and county attorney for Wilkes County while working in private practice.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Chip Hardin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Provides financial support for multiple charities, "including the Wilkes County 4-H program, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Cherry Grove School Foundation, the Washington Little Theater Company, and the Tunnel To Towers Foundation."

- Provides financial support for multiple charities, "including the Wilkes County 4-H program, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Cherry Grove School Foundation, the Washington Little Theater Company, and the Tunnel To Towers Foundation."

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Chip Hardin

Chip Hardin received a degree in political science from Jacksonville University and received his law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He currently lives with his wife.

Chip Hardin is currently unemployed as he runs for superior court judge. However, he has experience in commercial real estate, as a practicing lawyer, public defender, county attorney, and municipal judge for the city of Washington.

This campaign is Chip Hardin's first entry into politics.

As a practicing lawyer, Hardin handled civil and criminal cases. He focused on family law, adoptions, probate matters, and real estate. He was also appointed municipal judge for Washington and Tignall, Georgia. During his time in private practice, Chip also served as a public defender for Wilkes County. Before he left private practice, he also served as county attorney for Wilkes County.

Hardin received his law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta.

The candidate's website states, "Most recently, Chip served as an assistant public defender in the Toombs Judicial Circuit for more than seven years before he resigned to run for superior court judge. While on the trial team, Chip participated in several felony and misdemeanor jury trials as lead counsel or assistant, winning 70% of cases."

- As a practicing lawyer, Hardin handled civil and criminal cases. He focused on family law, adoptions, probate matters, and real estate. He was also appointed municipal judge for Washington and Tignall, Georgia. During his time in private practice, Chip also served as a public defender for Wilkes County. Before he left private practice, he also served as county attorney for Wilkes County.
- Hardin received his law degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law in Atlanta.
- The candidate's website states, "Most recently, Chip served as an assistant public defender in the Toombs Judicial Circuit for more than seven years before he resigned to run for superior court judge. While on the trial team, Chip participated in several felony and misdemeanor jury trials as lead counsel or assistant, winning 70% of cases."

The candidate's website describes Hardin as "Experienced. Fair. Respectful."

- The candidate's website describes Hardin as "Experienced. Fair. Respectful."

The candidate's website states, "Chip Hardin was born and raised on a farm in Wilkes County, Georgia, and was a member of 4-H while in school. His 4-H project was raising show calves, and he learned a lot about responsibility at a very young age while feeding and caring for his calves."

- The candidate's website states, "Chip Hardin was born and raised on a farm in Wilkes County, Georgia, and was a member of 4-H while in school. His 4-H project was raising show calves, and he learned a lot about responsibility at a very young age while feeding and caring for his calves."

The candidate's website states, "Chip provides financial support for several charities, including the Wilkes County 4-H program, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Cherry Grove School Foundation, the Washington Little Theater Company, and the Tunnel To Towers Foundation."

- The candidate's website states, "Chip provides financial support for several charities, including the Wilkes County 4-H program, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, the Wounded Warrior Project, the Cherry Grove School Foundation, the Washington Little Theater Company, and the Tunnel To Towers Foundation."

As of April 2, 2024, Chip Hardin’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. 