Order Declaring tropical cyclone Helene related Judicial Emergency by The chief justice Michael P. Boggs of the Supreme Court of Georgia, acting under authority of O.C.G.A. Sections 38-3-60 et. seq. Read All: Order | Certificate

Order Declaring weather-related Judicial Emergency by The chief Judge R. Timothy Hamil of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, acting under authority of O.C.G.A. Sections 38-3-60 et. seq. Read : Order


Home Probate Court

Probate Court

Probate Court exercises jurisdiction over:

 
  • Administration of Estates
  • Marriage License
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  • Birth and Death Certificates
  • Probate of Wills
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  • Certificates of Residence
  • Temporary and Permanent Guardians of Minors
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  • Conservators for Minors
  • Uniform Transfer to Minor’s Act-Custodian Changes
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  • Guardians and Conservators of Adults
  • Weapons Carry Licenses
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  • Involuntary Hospitalization/Outpatient Evaluations
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    Court Hours

      Vital Records Division Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
      Estates Division Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

     

     

    Probate Court Judges

    JUDGE
    Christopher A. Ballar

      ASSOCIATE JUDGE
    Sandra L. Pak
    ASSOCIATE JUDGE
    Elizabeth A. Strupe
         

     

    Court Administration

    Law Clerks: Allen Kowalczyk, Julie Caplan, Michelle Bloch
    Judicial Executive Assistant: Kathryn Stansbury
    Probate Court Administrator/Chief Clerk: Jenny Mitchell
    Judicial Calendar Coordinator: Amy Smith
    Deputy Clerk Supervisors (Estate Division): Sydney Galloway and Maria Almaguer
    Deputy Clerk Supervisor (Vital Records Division): Lois White
    Deputy Clerk Supervisor (Licensing and Compliance Division): Bonnie Cushing

     

     

    Contact Information

    General Information: 770-822-8350
    Estate Division Fax: 770-822-8217
    Vital Records Division Fax: 770-822-8008
       
    Probate Court email: probatecourt@gwinnettcounty.com