At the Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines, we are sometimes asked about what courts exist in Georgia and what are the roles of each court. While our law firm primarily deals with Atlanta car accident attorneys who fight for personal injury claims, this article provides a brief overview of Georgia’s court system.
Each state has its own courts. The federal court system exists independently of each state’s courts. The average person or business is far more likely to be involved in a state court case than a federal case, so I am going to focus on Georgia’s courts here. (The term “state court” can be confusing since it can refer to the State of Georgia’s courts, or it can refer to a specific type of court, the State Court.)
Each county in Georgia has several courts, each of which handles certain types of claims. The kinds of cases a court can take is referred to as its “jurisdiction.” Georgia courts include:
Learn More → Atlanta car accident lawyer