GA Bar

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

There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Hamil.

- Judge Hamil is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.
- There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Hamil.

Ethics & Conduct

Judge Hamil is a Superior Court Judge. As a Superior Court Judge, he has heard felony criminal cases and civil cases related to title to land, cases that do not involve monetary remedies, adoptions, divorce, and more.

Previously, Judge Hamil was an attorney. As an attorney, he litigated civil, corporation, and family law cases.

- Judge Hamil is a Superior Court Judge. As a Superior Court Judge, he has heard felony criminal cases and civil cases related to title to land, cases that do not involve monetary remedies, adoptions, divorce, and more. 
- Previously, Judge Hamil was an attorney. As an attorney, he litigated civil, corporation, and family law cases.

Legal Experience

Said, “Justice, for people, refers to fairness, and justice is one of the most important moral values in the spheres of law.”

Said, “My job is to make sure people who pose a danger to the community are kept safely away from those they might harm. As an officer of the court, I will continue to help facilitate recommendations to and support of relevant organizations that provide reentry and recovery opportunities to people who can do so, allowing them the opportunity to become productive members of society again.”

- Said, “Justice, for people, refers to fairness, and justice is one of the most important moral values in the spheres of law.”
- Said, “My job is to make sure people who pose a danger to the community are kept safely away from those they might harm. As an officer of the court, I will continue to help facilitate recommendations to and support of relevant organizations that provide reentry and recovery opportunities to people who can do so, allowing them the opportunity to become productive members of society again.”

Judicial Philosophy

Said, “My ability to reach concise decisions promptly, undoubtedly respond to issues, and grasp the real meaning of questions quickly presented influenced my elevation to the Superior Court by the appointment of the Governor of Georgia in 2002.”

- Said, “My ability to reach concise decisions promptly, undoubtedly respond to issues, and grasp the real meaning of questions quickly presented influenced my elevation to the Superior Court by the appointment of the Governor of Georgia in 2002.”

Judicial Administration

Judge Hamil volunteers at W.R. Cannon Methodist Church.

- Judge Hamil volunteers at W.R. Cannon Methodist Church.

Community Involvement

Tim Hamil

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

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

Karen is a solo-practitioner. As a solo-practitioner, she has handled family law, real estate, bankruptcy, and criminal cases. She is a trained Guardian Ad Litem. As a guardian ad litem, she is appointed by the court to investigate a case, report her findings, and make a recommendation based upon the best interests of the child.

Karen is a certified mediator and arbitrator. As an arbitrator, she presides over disputes outside of the judicial system, listens to facts and evidence, and redners an award. As a mediator, she serves as a neutral party who facilitates negotiations between two parties to help the parties reach an agreement themselves.

- Karen is a solo-practitioner. As a solo-practitioner, she has handled family law, real estate, bankruptcy, and criminal cases. She is a trained Guardian Ad Litem. As a guardian ad litem, she is appointed by the court to investigate a case, report her findings, and make a recommendation based upon the best interests of the child. 
- Karen is a certified mediator and arbitrator. As an arbitrator, she presides over disputes outside of the judicial system, listens to facts and evidence, and redners an award. As a mediator, she serves as a neutral party who facilitates negotiations between two parties to help the parties reach an agreement themselves.

Karen believes, “a judge should not only look at the law, but at the legislative intent as well to discern what were the drafter’s objectives in enacting the legislation.”

- Karen believes, “a judge should not only look at the law, but at the legislative intent as well to discern what were the drafter’s objectives in enacting the legislation.”

Said she would “utilize video technology to handle calendar calls, status conferences, pleas, arraignments and other matters that could easily be disposed of. This would prevent attorneys from having to appear for short announcements and save time and expenses for participants.”

- Said she would “utilize video technology to handle calendar calls, status conferences, pleas, arraignments and other matters that could easily be disposed of. This would prevent attorneys from having to appear for short announcements and save time and expenses for participants.”

Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Rho Xi Zeta chapter.

Executive Board Member and Vice President of Georgia Association of Counsel for Children.

Board Member, Center for Navigating Family Change

- Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, Rho Xi Zeta chapter.
- Volunteers with Come Clean Gwinnett
- Executive Board Member and Vice President of Georgia Association of Counsel for Children.
- Board Member, Center for Navigating Family Change

Karen Scott Greene

- 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. 