Robert Gardner attended Florida State University and Piedmont College, earning his bachelor's degrees in humanities and business administration/accounting. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law. Robert lives in Winder with his wife, Nina. They have five children.

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Robert Michael Gardner Jr. earned a bachelor's degree in humanities from Florida State University, a bachelor's degree in business administration/accounting from Piedmont College, and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. He lives in Winder, Georgia, with his wife, Nina, and they have five children.

Robert is the owner of Gardner Law Firm. He previously worked as a partner at Hicks, Massey and Gardner, LLP for 18 years. 

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Robert is the owner of Gardner Law Firm. He previously worked as a partner at Hicks, Massey and Gardner, LLP.

Robert is currently a judge on the Barrow County State Court. He was appointed by Governor Kemp in December 2020 and served until January 2023.

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Robert currently serves as a judge on the Barrow County State Court. He was appointed in 2020 and is serving his first term. 

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As an attorney at the Law Office of Robert M. Gardner, Jr., researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

As an attorney at the Gardner Law Firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

- As an attorney at the Gardner Law Firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

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As of March 11, 2026, Robert Michael Gardner Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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Robert Michael Gardner Jr.

Robert Gardner attended Florida State University and Piedmont College, earning his bachelor's degrees in humanities and business administration/accounting. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Robert lives in Winder with his wife, Nina. They have five children.

Robert is the owner of Gardner Law Firm. He previously worked as a partner at Hicks, Massey and Gardner, LLP for 18 years. Robert was appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to serve as Judge of the Barrow County State Court in 2020. 

Robert Michael Gardner Jr. currently serves as a judge on the Barrow County State Court for Georgia's 10th congressional district and is running for re-election to serve a second term. 

As an attorney at the Gardner Law Firm, Robert researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

- As an attorney at the Gardner Law Firm, Robert researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases.

As of March 11, 2026, Robert Michael Gardner Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 


Local Judges who hear misdemeanors and some civil cases