About Judge Toby Bartee:

• Judge Bartee was the first African American elected as a judge in Clarke County.

• He has severd the area for 27 years and was inspired to pursue a judicial career path by watching one revolutionary civil rights leader, Dr. Martin L. King.

• As the Justice Court Judge for Clarke County and also the Municipal Court Judge in Shubuta and Quitman, Judge Bartee presides over a variety of different cases ranging from criminal, traffic citations, and civil court cases.

• The judge takes pride in his work by ensuring everyone receives due process in a timely manner.

• Aside from being a judge, Bartee has always been heavily involved in the community and is currently working as a volunteer firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder.