Next Meeting

Save the Date
February 7, 2026

Join us for our February meeting.

WHEN: February 7, 2026

WHERE: One Stop Snellville community center
Room D
3025 Bethany Church Road
Snellville Ga 30039.

TIME: 9:00 AM

We are pleased to invite you to an important and engaging meeting focused on the Magistrate Court and the law as it pertains to Georgia and Gwinnett County. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of our local judicial system and meet our distinguished guests.

Our Guest Speaker, Judge Regina Matthews, will provide insights into the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the Magistrate Court under Georgia law, helping us appreciate the critical function this court plays in our community.

To spark your curiosity and engagement, can you answer these question without googling them?  

• What types of cases and disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Court in Gwinnett County?  
• How does the Magistrate Court impact everyday citizens, especially in terms of civil claims, landlord-tenant issues, and small claims?  
• What procedures and protections are in place within the Magistrate Court to ensure fair and timely justice according to Georgia laws and guidelines?

In addition to you and your friends attending this event,  please invite school-aged children and their friends as well—this will be a wonderful civics experience that promises to educate and inspire!

Judge Regina Matthews

Judge Regina Matthews is a proud Chicago native and graduate of the University of South Carolina and Emory Law School. After earning her Juris Doctor in 2004, she began her legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in DeKalb County, winning twelve of her first fifteen trials. She later founded her own law practice specializing in criminal, family, and juvenile law, and also served as a Senior Staff Attorney in Gwinnett County Superior Court and as a Law Clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

In 2019, Judge Matthews was appointed as a full-time Magistrate Judge by all eleven Gwinnett County Superior Court Judges and the Chief Magistrate. She resides in Lilburn with her husband, Michael, and their two sons. Active in her community, she’s involved with the Junior League, Jack and Jill of America, and several professional and civic organizations.

Website: www.judgematthews.com

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