Short list of 11 for 3 seats on Ga Court of Appeals

Amanda Mercier

Amanda H. Mercier

Amanda Mercier Sworn in as Chief Judge of Ga. Court of Appeals

Appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2015, and was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in 2023.

Served on the Appalachian Circuit bench for six years.

Was a private practice attorney for nine years, practicing civil and criminal litigation.

Has a law degree from Syracuse University.

- Appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2015, and was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in 2023.
- Served on the Appalachian Circuit bench for six years.
- Was a private practice attorney for nine years, practicing civil and criminal litigation.
- Has a law degree from Syracuse University.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Amanda H. Mercier did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

- The Court of Appeals hears nearly all types of cases appealed from a lower-level trial-level court, such as Superior Court, Magistrate Court, and State Court. The Court of Appeals does not hear appeals on murder, constitutional questions, and criminal cases where the Georgia Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
- Cases before the Court of Appeals are decided by a three-judge panel. 
- Judges on the Georgia Court of Appeals are elected to six-year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide. The Governor can appoint Court of Appeals Judges when vacancies arise.