Politics & Government

Cherokee's Newest Judge

Associate Magistrate Judge E. Benson Chambers Jr. has practiced law in Cherokee County for 29 years.

Cherokee County Associate Magistrate Judge E. Benson Chambers Jr. was sworn in on Wednesday afternoon by Chief Probate Judge Keith Wood.

"Judge Chambers is a life-long and fifth generation resident of Cherokee County," Chief Magistrate Judge James E. Drane III said in a statement. "Chambers has practiced in both the civil and criminal courts and currently concentrates on bankruptcy law, debt workout, personal injury, wills and estates, and complicated land issues."

Married with three sons and three stepdaughters, Chambers has practiced law in Cherokee for nearly three decades.

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"Prior to becoming a judge, Chambers was the solicitor for the Municipal Court of Canton," Drane said. "During his years of practice Chambers has served as attorney for Cherokee County, the City of Canton, several local banks and other local government agencies and boards." 


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