Jody D. Peterman, LLC offers personal injury and criminal defense services across Georgia. The firm’s office is in Valdosta, not Ben Hill County. Call to discuss the matter and confirm consultation arrangements. Counsel can assess the actual matter and available records.
Personal injury matters
The firm offers personal injury services. If you are considering a claim, organize the papers and information related to the event, such as available records and correspondence. Counsel can assess the actual matter and available records.
The firm can discuss the matter through a consultation. No particular outcome or recovery is promised; the significance of any records depends on the specific circumstances.
Official resources: Personal injury practice information; Firm contact information
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Criminal defense matters
The firm offers criminal defense services. Bring or organize the documents you have received and information about the matter so counsel can assess the actual matter and available records.
The firm does not promise a particular result. If a notice identifies a court or directs you to take action, check its instructions and use the appropriate court contact below.
Official resources: Criminal defense practice information; Firm contact information
Court filings and county records
For Superior or Juvenile court records, the Ben Hill County court clerk is listed at 115 South Sheridan Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, phone 229-426-5135. The clerk’s separate mailing address is PO Box 1104. This is a court-records contact, not a general county-records office or a statement of every hearing location.
For county administrative open-records matters, the county lists a separate contact at 212 East Central Avenue, phone 229-426-5100. Court filings and county administrative records have different contacts; identify the type of record before contacting an office.
Official resources: Ben Hill County court clerk directory; Ben Hill County contacts
Fitzgerald Municipal Court
Fitzgerald Municipal Court lists its physical contact at City Hall, 302 East Central Avenue, second floor, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, phone 229-426-5004. This municipal court contact is separate from the Ben Hill County court clerk and from Fitzgerald police records.
If you have a court notice, check it for the appearance instructions that apply to your matter. The municipal court contact information does not establish that a particular matter belongs there or replace the instructions on the notice.
Official resources: Fitzgerald Municipal Court; Ben Hill County contacts
Organize these details
- Gather papers and correspondence related to the personal injury or criminal matter.
- Note which person is affected and how to reach them.
- Identify the type of record you need: court record, county administrative record, or Fitzgerald police record.
- For Superior or Juvenile court records, use the Ben Hill County court clerk contact.
- For county administrative open-records matters, use the county contact at 212 East Central Avenue.
- For a Fitzgerald Municipal Court matter, review the notice and confirm its appearance instructions with the municipal court.
- Call Jody D. Peterman, LLC at 888-599-9052 to discuss the matter and confirm consultation arrangements.
Questions about Ben Hill County
Where is the Ben Hill County court clerk?
The clerk is listed at 115 South Sheridan Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, phone 229-426-5135. The separate mailing address is PO Box 1104. The listing identifies Superior and Juvenile court records.
Where should I ask about county administrative records?
Ben Hill County lists its open-records contact at 212 East Central Avenue, phone 229-426-5100. This is separate from the court clerk’s contact.
Is Fitzgerald Municipal Court the same as the county court clerk?
No. Fitzgerald Municipal Court lists its contact at City Hall, 302 East Central Avenue, second floor, phone 229-426-5004. Check the instructions on your notice to confirm the applicable court and appearance details.
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