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

Amanda Mercier

Amanda H. Mercier

Amanda has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Syracuse University. She is a member of the Federalist Society.

Amanda was a partner at the law firm Ralston and Mercier until she was appointed a judge in the Appalachian Circuit Court.

Amanda H. Mercier is the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and has held this position since 2023. Previously, she was appointed to the Appalachian Circuit bench on April 16, 2010. She was re-elected to the court in 2012. Mercier was later appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals by Gov. Deal on October 29, 2015. She was re-elected to the Court in 2018. 

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.

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

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Mercier received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia and her Law Degree from Syracuse University. She is a member of the Federalist Society.

Mercier was a partner at the law firm Ralston and Mercier until her appointment to the Appalachian Circuit court.

Mercier was appointed to the Appalachian Circuit bench on April 16, 2010. She was re-elected to the court in 2012. Mercier was later appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals by Gov. Deal on October 29, 2015. She was re-elected to the Court in 2018. Mercier was appointed Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals on June 22, 2023.

Judge Mercier served on Appalachian Circuit bench for five years.

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

- Judge Mercier served on Appalachian Circuit bench for five years.
- Judge Mercier was Appointed to the Georgia Court of Appeals in 2015, and was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals in 2023.

As of April 23, 2024, Amanda H. Mercier did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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.