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Brian Huffman is from Savannah, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in music performance from Oberlin College, a master's in public administration from Georgia State University, and a law degree from the Georgia State University College of Law. 

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Brian currently serves as a Recorder's Court Judge in Chatham County, Georgia. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term. 

Brian has previously worked as an attorney at The Huffman Law Firm, a law clerk at L. David Wolfe, P.C., and a police officer at the Savannah-Chatham Metro Police. 

As Recorder's Court Judge, oversees case involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violation, conduct preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As an attorney at The Huffman Law Firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a law clerk for L. David Wolfe, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents to assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial.

- As Recorder's Court Judge, oversees case involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violation, conduct preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As an attorney at The Huffman Law Firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a law clerk for L. David Wolfe, P.C., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents to assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial.

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As of March 11, 2026, Brian Joseph Huffman Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Brian Joseph Huffman Jr.

Brian Huffman is from Savannah, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree in music performance from Oberlin College, a Master's in Public Administration from Georgia State University, and a law degree from the Georgia State University College of Law. 

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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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