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The Spalding County Solicitor General’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanors in the State Court of Spalding County. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by up to twelve months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.00 ($5,000.00 for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature). Common misdemeanors include crimes against persons, crimes against property and traffic offenses. Crimes against person include battery, domestic violence and stalking. Crimes against property include criminal trespass, shoplifting and theft by taking. Traffic offenses include DUI, reckless driving and speeding.
Our office serves the citizens of Spalding County by prosecuting criminal behavior, protecting the rights of crime victims and aiding law enforcement. We are committed to making our community a safer place to live, work and raise our families.
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Solicitor General
Patrick M. Shepherd

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 648,
Griffin, Georgia 30223

Physical Address:
132 E. Solomon St.
Griffin, GA 30223

Hours:  
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Phone: (770) 467-4350

ABOUT

The Solicitor's Office

The Spalding County Solicitor General’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanors in the State Court of Spalding County. A misdemeanor is a crime punishable by up to twelve months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.00 ($5,000.00 for a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature). Common misdemeanors include crimes against persons, crimes against property and traffic offenses. Crimes against person include battery, domestic violence and stalking. Crimes against property include criminal trespass, shoplifting and theft by taking. Traffic offenses include DUI, reckless driving and speeding.

Cases falling under the jurisdiction of the Spalding County Solicitor General come to the office from the Spalding County Sherriff’s Department, Griffin Police Department and Georgia State Patrol. Cases come to the Solicitor General’s Office by way of warrants issued by the Spalding County Magistrate Court, citations issued by law enforcement officers and cases transferred by the District Attorney and Griffin Municipal Court.

The Spalding County Solicitor General’s Office is responsible for reviewing and investigating cases that are made by law enforcement, filing formal criminal charges, and representing the State of Georgia in criminal cases in the State Court of Spalding County from arraignment to trial.

About Patrick Shepherd

Patrick M. Shepherd was born and raised in Spalding County, Georgia. Patrick graduated from Griffin High School in 2001 and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in 2005. Patrick graduated from the Mercer University School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 2009.

Patrick and his father, Timothy N. Shepherd, were partners in the law firm Shepherd Law Offices, LLC from 2010 until 2018. Patrick also served as Chief Assistant Solicitor under Griffin E. Howell, III from 2016 until 2018. Following Griffin E. Howell, III’s retirement, Patrick was elected Solicitor General in 2018 and took office as Solicitor General on January 1, 2019.

Patrick is married to Robin Shepherd and they have a daughter, Elizabeth Bell Shepherd. Patrick is active in several civic organizations including the Griffin Exchange Club and the Griffin-Spalding Historical Society. Patrick and his family attend First Baptist Church of Griffin.

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