Eric Richardson - 2021 December 31 Non Election Year CCDR - State Court Judge

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Has been a state court judge for nine years.

Was previously a lawyer at law firm Latham & Watkins, a partner at law firm Troutman Sanders LLP, and a city attorney for the city of Atlanta.

- Has been a state court judge for nine years. 
- Was previously a lawyer at law firm Latham & Watkins, a partner at law firm Troutman Sanders LLP, and a city attorney for the city of Atlanta.

Legal Experience

Has been a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing since 1999.

- Has been a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing since 1999.

Ethics & Conduct

As of March 16, 2022, Eric A. Richardson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Eric A. Richardson

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
