Shawn M. Merzlak at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Richmond County Magistrate Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Shawn M. Merzlak
Judge · Richmond County Magistrate Court
Biography
Professional career
- Shawn Merzlak is not a judge; he is a licensed attorney with the Hawk Law Group in Augusta, GA
- Trial attorney in Augusta, Georgia, specializing in wrongful death and personal injury cases, with a background as a criminal investigator and former assistant district attorney
Education
Additional information
- focusing on wrongful death, personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, premises liability, and other complex litigation.
- Recognized for his methodical approach, thorough investigations, and assertive trial advocacy
- While not a judge, Shawn M. Merzlak has appeared in court proceedings, including cases in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Georgia Magistrate Court Rule 15 — virtual proceedings
Richmond County Magistrate Court
Georgia Magistrate Courts only. Virtual proceedings; consent, exceptions and judicial orders control. Dated 2023 source, later amendments not exhaustively certified.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗