Veteran prosecutor seeks State Court Judgeship

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –Rupal Vaishnav said it is his commitment to public service and his desire to give back to his community where he and his family have made their home the last 14 years that led him to run for Forsyth County State Court Judge in 2022 and his unique experience as an attorney that make him the best candidate.”

“It’s a way to serve the community for me,” Vaishnav said, “I have the well-rounded experience of being a prosecutor. I have done civil defense. I’ve done civil claims court and I am a certified mediator. I’m the only candidate who has done civil jury work. I am the best qualified for the job and I’m on the road to convincing the county voters of that.”

He began his legal career two decades ago after he received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech and a law degree from Georgia State University. He worked as a prosecutor in DeKalb County, one of the busiest offices in the state. After three years, he felt he had reached a pinnacle and decided to branch out into civil practice.

In 2008, he moved his family to Forsyth County and went to work for County Attorney Ken Jarrard in the firm of Jarrard and Davis where he continued the practice of civil law, handling business law, Homeowner Association disputes, and animal rights cases in both state and federal court.

Three years later, he returned to DeKalb County to accept the job as Chief Deputy Assistant District Attorney but he continues to live in Forsyth County where he has served the community in a number of volunteer roles,  including as Executive Board Member of Forsyth County United Way, Board member of the Forsyth Couty Chamber of Commerce and as the volunteer attorney coach of the Forsyth Central mock trial team.