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Marcus Tucker is from Dublin, Georgia. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Morehouse College and a law degree from Howard University School of Law.

Marcus Tucker has a bachelor 's degree from Morehouse College and a law degree from the Howard University School of Law.

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Marcus is currently a criminal defense attorney. He has previously worked as an assistant district attorney and solo practitioner.

Marcus Tucker is currently an attorney with over twenty-five years of legal experience. He has handled cases ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanors.

Marcus is currently an attorney with over twenty-five years of legal experience. He has handled cases ranging from serious felonies to misdemeanors.

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As a criminal defense attorney for over the past seven years, he ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

As an assistant district attorney for over eight years, he prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As a criminal defense attorney for over the past seven years, he ensures defendants’ rights are not violated by the government over the course of an investigation or trial, gathers evidence and interviews witnesses, provides advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represents defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.
- As an assistant district attorney for over eight years, he prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

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Advocates for a court that fosters community trust through consistency, professionalism, and respect, ensuring people feel heard and confident in fair decision-making.

Emphasizes that integrity is the cornerstone of judicial service, advocating for ethical conduct, accountability, transparency, and a commitment to the rule of law to maintain credibility and justice in the court system.

Believes fairness is the foundation of public trust in the judicial system and must guide every ruling.

- Advocates for a court that fosters community trust through consistency, professionalism, and respect, ensuring people feel heard and confident in fair decision-making.
- Emphasizes that integrity is the cornerstone of judicial service, advocating for ethical conduct, accountability, transparency, and a commitment to the rule of law to maintain credibility and justice in the court system.
- Believes fairness is the foundation of public trust in the judicial system and must guide every ruling.

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As of March 11, 2026, Marcus Christopher Tucker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Has a diverse legal career that includes defense work, prosecution, private practice, and civil matters, providing a well-rounded understanding of the courtroom and the impact of judicial decisions.

The Savannah Tribune | Judge Claire Williams Announces Bid for Re-Election

V. Claire Cornwell Williams currently serves as the Recorder's Court Judge in Chatham County.

As the Senior Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court for nine years, responsible for ensuring the security, preservation, and accessibility of the county's records.

As a Judge Pro Tempore for 12 years, appointed to serve as a substitute judge when needed.

- As the Senior Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court for nine years, responsible for ensuring the security, preservation, and accessibility of the county's records.
- As a Judge Pro Tempore for 12 years, appointed to serve as a substitute judge when needed.

As of March 11, 2026, V. Claire Cornwell Williams did not have a website or any information online.

Has volunteered and served on the board for various animal rescue groups.

- Has volunteered and served on the board for various animal rescue groups.

V. Claire Cornwell Williams

V Claire Cornwell Williams currently serves as the Recorder's Court Judge in Chatham County.

Claire was a judge pro tempore and a full-time judge.

As of March 11, 2026, V Claire Cornwell Williams did not have a website or any information online.

V Claire Cornwell Williams

Claire currently serves as the Recorder's Court Judge in Chatham County, Georgia and is running for re-election.


Prior to her appointment to the Recorder's Court, Claire was a Judge Pro Tempore.

- As the Senior Judge of the Chatham County Recorder's Court, Claire is responsible for ensuring the security, preservation, and accessibility of the county's records.
- As Judge Pro Tempore, Claire was appointed to serve as a substitute judge when needed.

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- Recorder’s Court Judges handle traffic citations by local police departments, DUIs, and violations of county ordinances.
- Recorder’s Courts are only present in some large Georgia Counties. Their purpose is to reduce the number of cases in Magistrate or Municipal Court. In some counties, the Recorder’s Court covers unincorporated areas not covered by a Municipal Court. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of recorder’s court judges vary per county. Some Recorder’s Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

County Judges who handle DUIs, traffic citations, and county ordinance violations. 

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