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# Paul W. Hitchcock

Baldwin County State Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Baldwin 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.

## 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/63a322412bce340026ff2e3a/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/63a322412bce340026ff2e3a/)
- [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/63a322412bce340026ff2e3a/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- His position requires impartial adjudication of a wide range of legal matters within Baldwin County, ensuring justice and adherence to state law

### Education


### Additional information

- Paul Hitchcock earned $65,714 in 2024 as a State Court judge in Baldwin County.
- The race is nonpartisan, and he is the incumbent judge.
- As a State Court judge, Hitchcock oversees traffic cases, civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and handles applications for search and arrest warrants.
- Sworn in as Baldwin County’s State Court judge in a special ceremony, taking the oath of office from Baldwin County Probate Judge Todd A. Blackwell, with family, colleagues, and local legal officials in attendance.
- He previously practiced law for several years with Hitchcock Law Firm before assuming the bench.
- Hitchcock emphasized that his role is focused on serving the citizens of Baldwin County rather than personal recognition