Brent C. Carter at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Candler County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Brent C. Carter
Judge · Candler County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- Carter’s appointment followed Judge Gross’s resignation in March 2026 to qualify for a Superior Court seat
- Partner at CarterFranklin, LLP and was appointed in July 2026 by Governor Brian Kemp to the State Court of Candler County, Georgia, filling the vacancy left by Judge J. Kendall Gross
- Carter had been Solicitor-General for the State Court of Candler County and previously held the role of Chief Magistrate Judge of the county
- is a partner at the law firm of CarterFranklin, LLP, primarily focusing on personal injury cases.
Education
Additional information
- Has served the citizens of Candler County in various legal and judicial capacities since 2005.
- Sworn in on August 3, 2026
- Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Carter’s appointment on July 29, 2026, to serve on the State Court of Candler County.
- Selected after meeting with the Judicial Nominating Commission in June 2026 and was notified of his appointment on July 17
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
GA judicial conduct Rule 2.8 — courtroom order and courtesy
Candler County State Court
State judicial courts only; published Code version February 1, 2024. Shared decorum baseline; does not establish complete court-specific practice. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders.
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Biography sources checked September 6, 2026.
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