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# Michael L. Hubbard

Carroll County State Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Carroll County State Court
- State: Georgia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-25

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## 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

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic devices and recording

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules

[Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/6435b20882a19e0028c44667/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/6435b20882a19e0028c44667/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/6435b20882a19e0028c44667/)
- [Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Judicial Circuits and State Courts](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-02-22/gov-kemp-announces-appointments-judicial-circuits-and-state-courts)

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