Trellis, Judge Keith Wood Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Patch, Wood Seeks Re-Election To Probate Court Judge Seat

Keith is from Lithonia, Georgia, and holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. He resides in Woodstock with his wife and two daughters. He is a member of the Woodstock Presbyterian Church. 

Keith has experience as an associate working with the firm, Steven M. Campbell & Associates, P.C. 

Keith Wood is the Probate Court Judge in Cherokee County. He was elected to this position in 2008, and has served four terms. 

Received a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 1994.

Formed and directed training programs for probate judges and probate court clerks, and helped develop the Probate Judges’ Certification Program.

Assisted fellow Cherokee County judges in forming the county’s Mental Health Court, a program that aims to address criminal recidivism amongst those affected by mental illness.

- Received a Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 1994.
- Formed and directed training programs for probate judges and probate court clerks, and helped develop the Probate Judges’ Certification Program.
- Assisted fellow Cherokee County judges in forming the county’s Mental Health Court, a program that aims to address criminal recidivism amongst those affected by mental illness.

Legal Experience

Created and led "training programs for other probate judges and probate court clerks."

- Created and led "training programs for other probate judges and probate court clerks."

Judicial Administration

As of March 19, 2024, Keith Wood did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Member of the Council of Probate Court Judges, and previously served as former chair of the Probate Judges Training Council.

Member of the State Bar of Georgia, Blue Ridge Bar Association, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, and South Cherokee Optimist Club.

Presents to public on topics in the probate court including the significance of estate planning, guardianship law, and mental health struggles in the courts.

- Member of the Council of Probate Court Judges, and previously served as former chair of the Probate Judges Training Council.
- Member of the State Bar of Georgia, Blue Ridge Bar Association, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, and South Cherokee Optimist Club.
- Presents to public on topics in the probate court including the significance of estate planning, guardianship law, and mental health struggles in the courts.

Community Involvement

Keith Wood

Keith is originally from Lithonia, Georgia. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. He recieved his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. He lives in Woodstock with his wife and two daughters. He is a member of Woodstock Presbyterian Church.

Keith began practicing law in Canton. He also was an associate at Steven M. Campbell & Associates, P.C.

Keith Wood is a Probate Court Judge in Cherokee County. He was elected in 2008 and is serving his fourth term. 

As of March 19, 2024, Keith Wood did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Created and led training programs for other probate judges and probate court clerks.

Helped create the county’s Mental Health Court, which addresses those with mental illnesses.

- Created and led training programs for other probate judges and probate court clerks.
- Helped create the county’s Mental Health Court, which addresses those with mental illnesses.

Served as chair of the Technology Committee on the Council of Probate Judges.

- Member of the State Bar of Georgia, Blue Ridge Bar Association, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, and South Cherokee Optimist Club.
- Served as chair of the Technology Committee on the Council of Probate Judges.

Keith graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. He received his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. He lives in Woodstock with his wife and two daughters.

Keith began practicing law in Canton. He also was an associate at Steven M. Campbell & Associates, P.C., in Woodstock.

Keith Wood is a Probate Court Judge in Cherokee County. He was elected in 2008. 

As a Probate Court Judge, he handles probate of wills, administration of estates, the appointment of guardians and conservators for minors and adults, and the ordering of evaluations for the mentally ill or those with substance abuse issues.

As Probate Court Judge, he issues numerous licenses including marriage licenses, weapon carry licenses, and fireworks permits.

Is a member of the Council of Probate Judges, Chair of the Technology Committee, and is the Council’s representative on the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Technology.

Represents the 3rd District Probate Judges as a member of the Probate Judges’ Training Council, and served as chair of that council from 2013 to 2015.

Served as a guest instructor on “Legal Aspects of Mental Health Law” as part of Crisis Intervention Team training.

- As a Probate Court Judge, he handles probate of wills, administration of estates, the appointment of guardians and conservators for minors and adults, and the ordering of evaluations for the mentally ill or those with substance abuse issues.
- As Probate Court Judge, he issues numerous licenses including marriage licenses, weapon carry licenses, and fireworks permits.
- Is a member of the Council of Probate Judges, Chair of the Technology Committee, and is the Council’s representative on the Judicial Council Standing Committee on Technology.
- Represents the 3rd District Probate Judges as a member of the Probate Judges’ Training Council, and served as chair of that council from 2013 to 2015.
- Served as a guest instructor on “Legal Aspects of Mental Health Law” as part of Crisis Intervention Team training.

Created and led training programs for probate judges and probate court clerks.

Offers public presentations on probate court topics, such as the importance of estate planning, guardianship law, and mental health challenges in the courts.

Helped establish the county’s Mental Health Court which seeks to address criminal recidivism among a population affected by mental illness.

- Created and led training programs for probate judges and probate court clerks.
- Offers public presentations on probate court topics, such as the importance of estate planning, guardianship law, and mental health challenges in the courts.
- Helped establish the county’s Mental Health Court which seeks to address criminal recidivism among a population affected by mental illness.

Member of the State Bar of Georgia, Blue Ridge Bar Association, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, South Cherokee Optimist Club and Woodstock Presbyterian Church.

Received the President's Award in 2011, Outstanding Probate Court Judge of the Year in 2015, and Instructor of the Year in 2021 by the Council of Probate Court Judges.

Recognized in 2012 by the Court Appointed Special Advocates
for Children organization with the Light of Hope Award.

- Member of the State Bar of Georgia, Blue Ridge Bar Association, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, South Cherokee Optimist Club and Woodstock Presbyterian Church.
- Received the President's Award in 2011, Outstanding Probate Court Judge of the Year in 2015, and Instructor of the Year in 2021 by the Council of Probate Court Judges.
- Recognized in 2012 by the Court Appointed Special Advocates
for Children organization with the Light of Hope Award.

Keith graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. He recieved his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law. He lives in Woodstock with his wife and two daughters.

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. 