Standing Order Regarding Public Sales During Construction by the chief Judge R. Timothy Hamil of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County. Due to construction at the front entrance of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, estimated to begin October 23, 2026, and continue through August 31 , 2027, the sales under execution, Sheriff's sales, and public sales by court order shall be temporarily relocated. 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 Kupronis
    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