Michael O Horgan at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Washington Municipal Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Michael O Horgan
Judge · Washington Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
- Also active as a defense attorney in the Georgia Court of Appeals
- Horgan held the role of a judge in the Municipal Court of Washington, Georgia
Education
- B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Notre Dame (1977) and a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law (1985).
Additional information
- State (1993), Horgan represented the appellant in a case involving drug possession charges, arguing against the trial court’s denial of a motion to suppress evidence.
- Michael O. Horgan was an attorney and judge in Georgia, known for his work in municipal court and his role as a defense attorney in notable criminal appeals
- Also a former U.S. Marine Corps captain
- Michael O. Horgan is listed as Attorney at Law PC in Washington, Georgia, with a background in general practice, including civil plaintiffs and criminal defense trial law.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
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Statewide
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Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Uniform Municipal Court Rules, December 31, 2025
Washington Municipal Court
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Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
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