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The Superior Court of Fulton County is a trial court of general jurisdiction handling both civil and criminal law actions

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GLANVILLE, URAL, CHIEF JUDGECOURTROOM 8F

SCHWALL, Craig L. Sr.Courtroom 5E ADAMS, Kimberly M. EsmondCourtroom 4E ELLERBE, Kelly LeeCourtroom 8B MCBURNEY, Robert C. I.Courtroom 8D COX, Thomas A., Jr.Courtroom 7F DUNAWAY, EricCourtroom 4F EDWARDS, Belinda E.Courtroom 8E INGRAM, Shukura L.Courtroom 7E FARMER, Kevin M.Courtroom 4D

RICHARDSON, Emily K.Courtroom 5B CARNESALE, RachelleCourtroom 5F LEFTRIDGE, MelyneeCourtroom 8A EATON, Charles M., Jr.Courtroom 4A MCAFEE, ScottCourtroom 5A BENTON, AliceCourtroom 4C EMADI, David H.Courtroom 5C RICKMAN, Debbie-Ann R.Courtroom 5D SELLERS, Nikia SmithCourtroom 8C
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Offering alternatives to litigation and provides opportunities for early, party-driven, fair resolution of conflicts

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Provides just, accurate, timely, and efficient resolution of complex commercial and business cases

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Informing behavioral health strategy of the county’s criminal justice system

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Staffed with customer service professionals who can provide information about the best self-help

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Criminal case division that handles simpler felony cases that typically can be resolved more quickly and efficiently than complex felonies

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The Superior Courts of Georgia are courts of general jurisdiction handling both civil and criminal law actions.
Fulton County constitutes the Atlanta Judicial Circuit, Fifth Judicial Administrative District.

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Judge Glanville to Begin 2nd Term as Chief Judge

Judge Glanville will begin a second term as Chief Judge, effective January 2025 - December 2026…

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Date Set for Expanded Pretrial Services Resource Fair

Date Set for Expanded Pretrial Services Resource Fair

The 2026 Pretrial Services Resource Fair will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10 a.m…

Legislative Delegation Tours Courthouse Ahead of Push for New Judgeship

Legislative Delegation Tours Courthouse Ahead of Push for New Judgeship

The Fulton County legislative delegation toured the courthouse ahead of a renewed push for a new…

October Marks Start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October Marks Start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Fulton County Superior Court is sharing…

Three New Judges Take the Bench in Fulton County

Three New Judges Take the Bench in Fulton County

Fulton County Superior Court is excited to welcome three new judges to the bench following…

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