Transcription of Rep. Chuck Efstration (R-104) Biography
1 Rep. Chuck Efstration (R-104) Biography Charles P. Efstration , III ( Chuck ) represents House District 104, which includes Dacula, Lawrenceville, Auburn, Buford, and Hoschton addresses in Gwinnett County. Chuck has served as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives since December 13, 2013. Chuck Efstration grew up in Gwinnett County and graduated from Greater Atlanta Christian School. For his undergraduate studies, Chuck attended the University of Georgia s School of Public and International Affairs, receiving his bachelor s degree in three years. Efstration also earned a Juris Doctor degree from Mercer Law School in Macon where he was elected by his peers to serve as Chief Justice of the Honor Court. After graduating from law school, Chuck served in law enforcement as a Gwinnett County Assistant District Attorney.
2 As a felony prosecutor, Efstration conducted trials, assisted in criminal investigations, served as an instructor at the Gwinnett County Police Academy, and appeared as a special prosecutor in Gwinnett juvenile and accountability courts. As a member of the General Assembly, Efstration has successfully carried legislation to protect the most vulnerable of Georgia s citizens, including: increased in the penalties for criminals convicted of human trafficking, creating a new criminal offense of home invasion, legislation to reform Georgia s early care system, and the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act to assist caregivers and guardians. Chuck has also worked on legislation in the areas of criminal justice and education reform. Chuck is active in the community as a member of the Rotary Club of Gwinnett County and a past president of both the Gwinnett Republican Party and the Gwinnett Bar Association.
3 In 2016, Governor Nathan Deal appointed Efstration to serve as a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission and the Criminal Justice Reform Council. Chuck is a Greek Orthodox Christian and an Eagle Scout. He is married to Ashley Efstration and they reside near Dacula.
