Hon. Shawn F. Bratton

Judge Shawn F. Bratton has served as a Gwinnett County State Court Judge since September 2014. He was previously a part-time Magistrate Judge from January 2012 to September 2014. Before his judicial career, he worked as a prosecutor and civil litigator in various capacities, including as a prosecutor for the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office and Walton County DA's Office, a civil litigator in private practice, and an assistant solicitor in cities such as Suwanee, Duluth, and Lawrenceville. He also served in the U.S. Navy as a Nuclear Missile Technician, earning a Navy Achievement Medal for his service. Judge Bratton is recognized for his role in implementing the Gwinnett County DUI Court Program.<br/><br/>Professional Experience:<br/>Part-time Magistrate Judge, Gwinnett County Magistrate Court (January 2012 - September 2014)<br/>Prosecutor, Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office and Walton County DA's Office<br/>Civil Litigator, Private Practice<br/>Assistant Solicitor, Cities of Suwanee, Duluth, and Lawrenceville.<br/><br/>Education:<br/>Bachelor's Degree in German, University of Georgia (December 1997)<br/>Juris Doctor, Georgia State University College of Law (2003)<br/><br/>Professional Affiliations:<br/>Rotary Club of Gwinnett Mosaic, Founding Member<br/>Leadership Gwinnett, Graduate<br/>Leadership North Fulton, Graduate