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# Robert F. Pirkle

Hinesville Municipal Court · Chief Judge

## Profile

- Court: Hinesville Municipal Court
- State: Georgia
- Role: Chief 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/58af0203ce9168f520c4d518/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0203ce9168f520c4d518/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Georgia Courts Directory; first-party court corroboration](https://cityofwalthourville.com/municipal-court/)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0203ce9168f520c4d518/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- A licensed Georgia attorney since 1984, Pirkle is the founder of The Pirkle Law Firm in Savannah and Hinesville
- Judge Pro Tempore, Juvenile Court, Atlantic Judicial Circuit (Court Order)

### Education


### Additional information

- Known for his direct, results-oriented approach and for representing clients “from both sides of the courtroom”
- He has also conducted over 100 jury trials involving serious crimes
- Born and raised in Hinesville, Georgia, Pirkle completed studies at the Bradwell Institute and the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
- Robert F.
- “Bob” Pirkle is a highly respected attorney and judge in Coastal Georgia, known for his extensive legal career, judicial leadership roles, and deep community involvement
- Pirkle is active in numerous civic organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, Jaycees, Boy Scouts of America, and Habitat for Humanity.
- He has received awards such as Business Leader of the Year (Chamber of Commerce), the Academy Service Award from Congressman Jack Kingston, and the Korean Appreciation Award



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Uniform Municipal Court Rules, December 31, 2025](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-9acfd5d59c7a383c114b177a) — Municipal Court proceedings, including expressly stated civil/criminal limitations. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/2/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/01171708/UNIFORM-MUNICIPAL-COURT-RULES-12312025.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.