Leadership & Public Service
We believe that effective judicial leadership requires both uncompromised integrity and extensive real-world experience. Stewart’s career spans over two decades of federal enforcement oversight, statewide public administration under two Georgia governors, and advanced legal education—bringing a balanced, disciplined, and community-first perspective to the Monroe County Magistrate Court.
★ Georgia State Director for the Selective Service System:
Appointed by Governor Nathan Deal and reappointed by Governor Brian Kemp.
★ 13 Years of Statewide Impact:
Dedicated over a decade to hands-on administrative service, supporting citizens across all 159 Georgia counties prior to retirement.
★ Georgia POST-Certified Peace Officer:
Holds active registered peace officer status as classified and certified by the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Council of Georgia.
The Vision
Vision for the Monroe County Magistrate Court
As Chief Magistrate Judge, Stewart will lead a courtroom characterized by:
Equal Treatment Under the Law
Respect, fairness, and procedural dignity for every resident, business owner, law enforcement officer, and litigant.
Modern Docket Efficiency
Prompt case hearings, streamlined warrant administration, and reduced court backlogs to respect citizens' valuable time.
Firm Ethical Accountability
Absolute impartiality, nonpartisan transparency, and strict adherence to the Georgia Code of Judicial Conduct.
Community Accessibility
A court that is clear, open, and responsive to the needs of Forsyth, Bolingbroke, Smarr, Juliette, Culloden, and rural Monroe County.
Neighbors Standing Up For Fair Justice
We serve our neighbors across Monroe County as fellow residents who care about how every person is treated in court. Stewart's Campaign for Chief Magistrate Judge brings together families, veterans, faith communities, small business owners, and public safety supporters who want a fair, calm, and respectful Magistrate Court that listens before it decides.
We keep this campaign small and personal on purpose, so support turns into real results people can feel in their daily lives, including clearer information, more approachable events, and a court that is easier to understand and trust. When you add your voice, you help shape how justice feels in our community right away.
A Life Spent Serving
Our campaign began with a simple decision made many years ago, the decision to serve and protect. That decision carried Stewart into the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, through local and state police work, and into federal service with the Departments of Justice and Treasury, where he held a Top Secret Security Clearance for more than two decades while helping oversee agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigations, and others.
As time passed, that same decision led Stewart into classrooms, training rooms, and community halls. He earned advanced degrees in law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, management, and law, then used that training to lead public safety institutes, teach future officers and public servants, and guide justice-focused programs in Georgia and Florida. The campaign for Chief Magistrate Judge grew naturally out of this lifetime of service, giving Monroe County a candidate whose journey has always pointed toward fair, informed, and accountable justice.