Background
Bass, Jay Michael was born on August 27, 1963 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States.
Bass, Jay Michael was born on August 27, 1963 in Valdosta, Georgia, United States.
Bachelor, Valdosta State College, 1985. Juris Doctor, University Georgia, 1988.
Assistant solicitor, Georgia State Solicitor' General’ s Office, Athens, 1989-1990; partner, Closson, Bass & Tomberlin, Valdosta, since 1991. Board directors Lowndes County Criminal Liaison/Southern Judicial Circuit Court, since 1995, National Criminal Defense College, 1992.
Member National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Georgia Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (vice president 1998—2000), Valdosta Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (founder, president 1998-1999).