Politics & Government

Ballar Qualifies as Candidate for Probate Court

Chris Ballar, of Buford, has formally qualified for Probate Court judge. Marlene Duwell is also planning to run for the position.

PRESS RELEASE/Campaign for Chris Ballar

Republican attorney Chris Ballar formally qualified with the Gwinnett Republican Party Wednesday for the election of judge of Gwinnett Probate Court.  

Ballar is an attorney and owns the Estate Planning and Elder Law Firm of “Christopher A. Ballar, PC”, in Buford.

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“My experience in running a private practice gives me an entirely different perspective of what it takes to run our court efficiently,” Ballar said. “I believe voters today are demanding private sector and business experience in our elected officials.”

“I have tremendous experience in exactly the kind of law that a Judge of the Probate Court deals with each day,” Ballar said. “For more than a decade, I have counseled and advised clients about guardianships, the probate of wills, estate recovery, powers of attorney arrangements and estate management.”

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Chris and Amy Ballar have been married for 16 years and have two daughters. A Buford resident, Ballar has owned and operated his own law firm since 2007. Chris is a graduate of Oglethorpe University and received his Law Degree from Mercer University.

The Republican Primary for judge of Probate Court will be held July 31.

(Editor's Note: Snellville Patch is publishing all received press releases regarding election qualification that concern Snellville voters.)


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