Ballotpedia, Andrew Pinson

Andrew was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, and spent his childhood in Lithonia, Lawrenceville, and Lincolnton. He has a finance degree from the University of Georgia’s Terry School of Business and a law degree from the University of Georgia’s Lumpkin School of Law. He and his wife, Sara Beth, live just north of Tucker.

Andrew was previously a Judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Solicitor General of Georgia, the Deputy Solicitor General of Georgia, an Associate at Jones Day, a law clerk for the Honorable Clarence Thomas and for the Honorable David Sentelle. 

Andrew Pinson is currently the Supreme Court of Georgia. He was appointed to this position in 2022 by Governor Brian Kemp, and this is his first election. 

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Justice Pinson is a University of Georgia law school graduate... Before joining the Supreme Court of Georgia, he served as a Judge on the Court of Appeals, Solicitor General, and judicial clerk on the U.S. Supreme Court."

Before joining the Supreme Court of Georgia, he served as a Judge on the Court of Appeals, Solicitor General, and judicial clerk on the U.S. Supreme Court.


Believes in a strong legal foundation, having clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, practiced law in D.C. and Georgia, and handled diverse cases in trial and appellate courts.

Began his career in public service as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for Chief Judge David B. Sentelle, then at the U.S. Supreme Court for Justice Clarence Thomas. 

Worked at the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and was the Judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Graduated at the top of his class in law school, the University of Georgia’s Lumpkin School of Law.

Interned with the Office of Executive Counsel for the Governor, Jones Day in Atlanta, and Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin in Athens.

As Solicitor General, he handled high-profile and complex appeals, including in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and several other courts in Georgia and across the country.

- Before joining the Supreme Court of Georgia, he served as a Judge on the Court of Appeals, Solicitor General, and judicial clerk on the U.S. Supreme Court.

- Began his career in public service as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for Chief Judge David B. Sentelle, then at the U.S. Supreme Court for Justice Clarence Thomas. 
- Worked at the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and was the Judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia.
- Graduated at the top of his class in law school, the University of Georgia’s Lumpkin School of Law.
- Interned with the Office of Executive Counsel for the Governor, Jones Day in Atlanta, and Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin in Athens.
- As Solicitor General, he handled high-profile and complex appeals, including in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and several other courts in Georgia and across the country.

Legal Experience

Said, "How do I uphold the rule of law? First, I approach every case with an open mind and apart from personal opinion. Personal preferences of individual judges should never affect how we interpret and apply our laws."

Believes in approaching every case with "an open mind" separate from "personal opinion" and plans to apply the law as written.

Said, "I believe good judges serve with one goal: uphold the rule of law... Without the rule of law, our rights and liberties would be meaningless."

Said, "I believe good judges serve with one goal: uphold the rule of law. The rule of law is the simple but powerful idea that we are all bound by the laws that our elected representatives have passed. Without the rule of law, our rights and liberties would be meaningless."

- Believes in approaching every case with "an open mind" separate from "personal opinion" and plans to apply the law as written.
- Said, "I believe good judges serve with one goal: uphold the rule of law. The rule of law is the simple but powerful idea that we are all bound by the laws that our elected representatives have passed. Without the rule of law, our rights and liberties would be meaningless."

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "Justice Pinson has served on a number of non-profit boards and commissions, and he has received awards for his service as an attorney and judge... Justice Pinson and his wife Sara Beth live just north of Tucker in DeKalb County..."

Served on a number of non-profit boards and commissions, and he has received awards for his service as an attorney and judge.

- Served on a number of non-profit boards and commissions, and he has received awards for his service as an attorney and judge.

Community Involvement

As of March 19, 2024, Andrew Pinson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

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Andrew Pinson

Believes in comprehensive legal education and experience, holding finance and law degrees from the University of Georgia, graduating top of his class, and interning with prestigious legal offices and firms.

Believes in robust appellate advocacy, having led Georgia's appellate and multistate litigation, including high-profile cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, and successfully defended state water resources in critical litigation.

Said, "Second, I apply the law as written. The words that our elected representatives have passed is the law that governs us. However well-meaning, judges who apply what the law should be rather than what it says undermine our democratic process."

Said, "In each of these ways, you can count on me to work tirelessly to uphold the rule of law as a Justice on our Supreme Court... for a criminal justice system that protects our rights and liberties while keeping us safe."

Said, "I do want you to know what I believe about the role of a judge."

Approaches every case with an open mind and apart from personal opinion and apply the law as written.

- Approaches every case with an open mind and apart from personal opinion and apply the law as written.
- Said, "I believe good judges serve with one goal: uphold the rule of law. The rule of law is the simple but powerful idea that we are all bound by the laws that our elected representatives have passed. Without the rule of law, our rights and liberties would be meaningless."

Said, "Finally, I treat every single person who comes before our Court fairly and with dignity and respect. There is no room for special treatment when we all have equal rights under the law."

Andrew Pinson is currently the Supreme Court of Georgia. He was elected in 2022. 

Andrew Pinson is currently the Supreme Court of Georgia, where he was elected in 2022. 

He began his career in public service as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for Chief Judge David B. Sentelle, then at the U.S. Supreme Court for Justice Clarence Thomas. 

He graduated at the top of his class in law school, the University of Georgia’s Lumpkin School of Law.

He interned with the Office of Executive Counsel for the Governor, Jones Day in Atlanta, and Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin in Athens.

- Before joining the Supreme Court of Georgia, he served as a Judge on the Court of Appeals, Solicitor General, and judicial clerk on the U.S. Supreme Court.

- He began his career in public service as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for Chief Judge David B. Sentelle, then at the U.S. Supreme Court for Justice Clarence Thomas. 
- Worked at the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and was the Judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia.
- He graduated at the top of his class in law school, the University of Georgia’s Lumpkin School of Law.
- He interned with the Office of Executive Counsel for the Governor, Jones Day in Atlanta, and Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin in Athens.
- As Solicitor General, he handled high-profile and complex appeals, including in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and several other courts in Georgia and across the country.

Has served on a number of non-profit boards and commissions, and he has received awards for his service as an attorney and judge.

- Has served on a number of non-profit boards and commissions, and he has received awards for his service as an attorney and judge.

The candidate's website says, "Justice Pinson is a University of Georgia law school graduate... Before joining the Supreme Court of Georgia, he served as a Judge on the Court of Appeals, Solicitor General, and judicial clerk on the U.S. Supreme Court."


- He began his career in public service as a law clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for Chief Judge David B. Sentelle, then at the U.S. Supreme Court for Justice Clarence Thomas. 
- Worked at the Office of Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and was the Judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia.
- He graduated at the top of his class in law school, the University of Georgia’s Lumpkin School of Law.
- He interned with the Office of Executive Counsel for the Governor, Jones Day in Atlanta, and Fortson, Bentley, & Griffin in Athens.
- As Solicitor General, he handled high-profile and complex appeals, including in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and several other courts in Georgia and across the country.

Justice Andrew A. Pinson was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, and spent his childhood in Lithonia, Lawrenceville, and Lincolnton. He is an alumnus of Briarwood Academy in Warrenton. Details about his current place of residence, church affiliation, and family life are not provided in the information given.

Justice Andrew A. Pinson was appointed to the Supreme Court of Georgia in 2022. Prior to this, in 2021, he served as a Judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Justice Andrew A. Pinson was appointed as a Judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia in 2021 and subsequently appointed to the Supreme Court of Georgia in 2022 by Governor Brian Kemp. There is no mention of him running for office or serving on specific committees.

- The Georgia Supreme Court is very similar to the US Supreme Court. The Georgia Supreme Court consists of nine judges called Justices. They are the final authority on the Georgia Constitution. 
- Supreme Court Justices are the final court for appeals in the State of Georgia. This means they hear all types of civil cases, criminal cases, and cases involving the State of Georgia. 
- Supreme Court Justices hear cases to determine if a prisoner is being held by the state in error. They hear any cases involving the death penalty or the potential of the death penalty. 
- Unlike trial courts, Supreme Court Justices do not decide cases on their own. Instead the decisions are made as a group by majority vote. An individual Justice will then publish a majority opinion.
- The Supreme Court Justices internally choose a Supreme Court Chief Justice, who presides over oral arguments, leads case deliberations, chairs the Judicial Council of Georgia, and serves four year terms.
- Supreme Court Justices are elected to six year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide. The Governor can appoint Supreme Court Justices when vacancies arise.