Trellis Law: Judge Maria B. Golick

Maria received her bachelor's degree and law degree from Georgia State University. She is married and has two children.

Law Daily Report: Golick brings focus

Maria has experience as an attorney, working as both a prosecutor and a solo practitioner.

Maria B. Golick is currently a State Court Judge in Cobb County. She was first appointed to the State Court's Division II in 2004. In 2010, she was appointed to Division I.

As a prosecutor at the office of the solicitor general of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, Maria prosecuted misdemeanor criminal, domestic violence and traffic cases in state court.

As a prosecutor at the office of the district attorney, Maria prosecuted a variety of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.

As a solo practitioner, Maria handled criminal defense, personal injury, domestic law, appeals, and civil lawsuits.

As a Division II State Court Judge, Maria handled non-jury traffic and DUI cases and some misdemeanor cases.

As a Division I State Court Judge, Maria handles misdemeanors and civil jury trials.

- As a prosecutor at the office of the solicitor general of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, Maria prosecuted misdemeanor criminal, domestic violence and traffic cases in state court.
- As a prosecutor at the office of the district attorney, Maria prosecuted a variety of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.
- As a solo practitioner, Maria handled criminal defense, personal injury, domestic law, appeals, and civil lawsuits.
- As a Division II State Court Judge, Maria handled non-jury traffic and DUI cases and some misdemeanor cases.
- As a Division I State Court Judge, Maria handles misdemeanors and civil jury trials.

Legal Experience

As of March 23, 2024, Maria B. Golick did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "Know I’ve read your file. I’ve read your briefs. I’m interested in what it is you have to say. Part of my job is to listen and let the lawyers try their cases.”

- Said, "Know I’ve read your file. I’ve read your briefs. I’m interested in what it is you have to say. Part of my job is to listen and let the lawyers try their cases.”

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

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Maria B. Golick

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
