Savannah Now, Savannah attorney Tom Bordeaux to run for Chatham County Probate Court judge

Chatham County, Probate Court

Thomas is married to Nelle Bordeaux. They have two children together.

Thomas has been practicing law since 1979. 

Thomas Curry Bordeaux is a probate court judge in Chatham County. He was elected in 2016 and still serves in this role. He previously served as a Georgia House Representative for 16 years and chaired the House judiciary committee. 

Serves as a probate court judge since 2017.

- Serves as a probate court judge since 2017.
- Has practiced law since 1979.

Legal Experience

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Faced multiple complaints and four lawsuits regarding backlogs on weapons carry license approvals.

- Faced multiple complaints and four lawsuits regarding backlogs on weapons carry license approvals.

Judicial Administration

As of March 19, 2024, Thomas Curry Bordeaux did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Recognized by the Savannah Bar Association with the Robbie E. Robinson Award for his public service.

- Recognized by the Savannah Bar Association with the Robbie E. Robinson Award for his public service.

Community Involvement

Thomas Curry Bordeaux

Probate court judges are a type of judge in Georgia who decides a type of civil court cases called a "probate" case. Probate cases can be many things, like cases about people's wills, appointing guardians to children or the elderly, and managing estates. Probate court judges also sometimes decide whether to give out marriage licenses and gun licenses, and they can also decide traffic cases. 