Culloden, GA DUI Attorney

You are probably feeling a whole slew of emotions from fear to anger, from frustration to panic. If this is the case, then you may not know who to turn to. Your best option is to contact defense attorney Tom Barton. He has over 2 decades of experience assisting people accused of drunk driving with proven results.

Putting your future in the hands of another person can be difficult to say the least – we offer our dedication and tenacity during this difficult time so that you and your family can move on walking away with the best outcome possible. Tom Barton offers free consultations to speak with him and review your cases as well as your options.

Your Free Consultation can help answer questions you may have about:

• Georgia Penalties for a DUI Conviction
• Consequences of a First Offense
• Multiple Drunk Driving Convictions
• DUI and Drug Accusations
• DUI Penalties for Those Under 21
• Military or CDL DUI Arrests

Culloden, Ga – Monroe County Court Information

Probate Court 
Probate Court has many responsibilities. Here you can find birth certificates and death certificates You can obtain marriage and firearm licenses and fireworks and blasting permits
The Probate Court also handles descendant’s estate matters, guardianship (adults and minors), conservatorship (adults and minors) and involuntary intervention for mental illness and substance abuse. In addition, you can contact the Probate Court for traffic and misdemeanor criminal cases.

Magistrate Court 
Magistrate Court is for those times that you can’t resolve a dispute with a person or a business, you may take your problem to court. Magistrate Court, also called small claims court, is an informal court that handles money claims of less than $15,000.  This court offers a quick and inexpensive process to resolve complaints. You may file a claim in Magistrate Court in your own name without an attorney, or you may hire an attorney at your expense.  Magistrate Court cases are heard and decided by a judge without a jury.  In some counties, mediation is recommended or required before a judge will hear the case.

The Superior Court  
The Superior Court is the State of Georgia’s trial court of general jurisdiction. The Constitution of the State of Georgia gives the Superior Court exclusive original jurisdiction, except when the defendant is a juvenile, in all felony cases as well as cases involving divorce, equity and title to land. The Superior Court also has exclusive jurisdiction in such matters as declaratory judgments, habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, and prohibition. With the exception of certain juvenile and probate matters, the Superior Court also has concurrent jurisdiction with local limited jurisdiction trial courts such as the Magistrate/Civil Court, the Probate Court, the Juvenile Court, and the State Court. Superior Court Judges preside over cases involving misdemeanors, contract disputes, premises liability, and various other actions. In addition, the Superior Court has exclusive equity jurisdiction over all cases of divorce, title to land, and felonies involving jury trials, including death penalty cases.

Honorable Donna Robins
Probate Court Judge

Buck Wilder
Chief Magistrate Judge

Lynn W. Ham
Clerk of Court

Board of Commissioners
38 West Main Street
P.O. Box 189
Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: (478) 994-7000
Fax: (478) 994-7294
Office Hours: M-F 8am – 5pm