William is from Valdosta, Georgia. He attended Valdosta High School. He has a bachelors from Presbyterian College and a Juris Doctor from Florida State University. He lives with his wife and two children. They attend Park Avenue United Methodist Church.

William is an attorney operating his own law practice called William Long Whitesell, LLC and a prosecutor in the Remerton City Municipal Court. He previously worked as a law clerk for the Southern Judicial Circuit.

William Whitesell’s campaign for Superior Court Judge of the Southern Judicial Circuit is his first entry into politics. The Southern Judicial Circuit covers Brooks, Colquitt, Lowndes, and Thomas Counties.

GA Bar

William is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- William is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Ethics & Conduct

William is an attorney operating his own law practice called William Long Whitesell. As a solo-practitioner, he focuses on criminal defense, personal injury and wrongful death, real estate, and wills and probate matters. He defends people charged with drug charges, DUIs, and traffic violations. In personal injury cases, he represents people injured in accidents and people who are sued by someone alleging injury.

William is a prosecutor in the Remerton City Municipal Court. As a prosecutor, he charges and tries cases against people accused of shoplifting an amount of $500 or less; possession of less than once ounce of marijuana, traffic offenses (including DUI), and violation of local ordinances.

Previously, William was a law clerk in the Southern Judicial Circuit. As a law clerk, Mickey conducted legal research, drafted orders and opinions, prepared memos, and more.

- William is an attorney operating his own law practice called William Long Whitesell. As a solo-practitioner, he focuses on criminal defense, personal injury and wrongful death, real estate, and wills and probate matters. He defends people charged with drug charges, DUIs, and traffic violations. In personal injury cases, he represents people injured in accidents and people who are sued by someone alleging injury. 
- William is a prosecutor in the Remerton City Municipal Court. As a prosecutor, he charges and tries cases against people accused of shoplifting an amount of $500 or less; possession of less than once ounce of marijuana, traffic offenses (including DUI), and violation of local ordinances. 
- Previously, William was a law clerk in the Southern Judicial Circuit. As a law clerk, Mickey conducted legal research, drafted orders and opinions, prepared memos, and more.

Legal Experience

As of June 3, 2022, William Long Whitesell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Vice President of Membership for the South Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Board member of the Humane Society of Valdosta

Board member of the Partnership Health Center of Valdosta

Board member of the Park Avenue United Methodist Church School

- Vice President of Membership for the South Georgia Council of the Boy Scouts of America
- Board member of the Humane Society of Valdosta
- Board member of the Partnership Health Center of Valdosta
- Board member of the Park Avenue United Methodist Church School

Community Involvement

William Long Whitesell

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 