Michael L. Hubbard at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Carroll County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Michael L. Hubbard
Judge · Carroll County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- Since March 1, 2023, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Judge Hubbard as Chief Judge of the State Court of Carroll County
- The Chief Judge of the State Court of Carroll County, Georgia, recognized for decades of legal service, fairness, and community dedication
- While finishing his law degree, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Tallapoosa Circuit serving both Haralson and Paulding Counties
- Michael Hubbard currently serves as the Chief Magistrate Judge of the Carroll County Magistrate Court and the Superior Court Judge Pro Tem of the Carroll County Superior Court
Education
- B.S. — Mercer University, and an associates degree equivalent from the Defense Information School at Fort Benjamin Harrison
- J.D. — Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University
Additional information
- Known for thoughtful, fair decision-making, treating all parties with respect even when imposing difficult sentences.
- Previously, he was Chief Judge for the Villa Rica Municipal Court, a defense attorney in Fulton County at his private firm, Solicitor General of the City of Villa Rica, and Assistant District Attorney for the Prosecuting Attorney's Council.
- Judicial Appointments: Chief Judge, Villa Rica Municipal Court (6 years) Chief Magistrate Judge, Carroll County — cleared a COVID-19 case backlog in under 90 days Current Chief Judge, State Court of Carroll County
- He emphasizes applying the law consistently, balancing legal requirements with compassion
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
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Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
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