Andy Crawford, a prosecutor who has litigated cases in Barrow, Banks and Jackson counties, announced plans Tuesday evening to run for Superior Court Judge in the Piedmont Judicial Circuit.
According to a press release from Crawford's campaign, he is running to replace Currie Mingledorff, who was elected in 2008 as Superior Court Judge in the circuit, which covers Banks, Barrow and Jackson counties. Mingledorff previously announced he would retire at the end of his term.
“I have had the unique experience of spending my career in every courthouse in the Piedmont Circuit,” Crawford said. “I have seen firsthand how the justice system interacts with the citizens of our communities, and as judge, I will make it my top priority to ensure our system is fair, efficient, and secures the rights of everyone.”
Crawford has secured jury trial convictions for murder, special victims crimes, domestic violence, major thefts and drug trafficking.
He has served on the staff of the Piedmont Drug and Mental Health Courts, chaired the Jackson County Child Fatality Review Board, was appointed Solicitor for Jefferson Municipal Court, and was recently elected to serve as President of the Piedmont Bar Association for 2023.
He is a graduate of Jackson County High School, the University of Georgia and Mercer University. He returned to the Jackson County area after graduating from law school. His wife, Allison, has worked in special education in the Jackson County School System for 13 years. They have three daughters.
“I was fortunate to grow up in this community and now I am grateful to be raising my own daughters here," Crawford said. "As Georgia continues to see growth, I will work hard as Superior Court Judge to shepherd our local justice system through this period of change so that the community we love remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.”
You can learn more about Crawford and his campaign here.
