Cobb County Government, Judge Diana M. Simmons

Trellis Law: Judge Diana M. Simmons

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Received a Bachelor of Science in Government from Berry College and a Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School.

Served as a Deputy Chief Assistant Solicitor General for Cobb County for ten years, where she handled cases involving DUI and domestic violence.

Briefly served as an assistant solicitor in the Domestic Violence Unit of the Clayton County Solicitor General's Office.

- Received a Bachelor of Science in Government from Berry College and a Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School.
- Served as a Deputy Chief Assistant Solicitor General for Cobb County for ten years, where she handled cases involving DUI and domestic violence.
- Briefly served as an assistant solicitor in the Domestic Violence Unit of the Clayton County Solicitor General's Office.

Legal Experience

As of March 23, 2024, Diana M. Simmons did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

MDJ, 'A pretty awesome arc' -- Diana Simmons joins Cobb State Court bench

Said, "The cases that we hear up here are the cases that, if your brother, or cousin, or your friend gets pulled over, they’re going to end up here... How you treat those people matters… I always think I like to treat people how I would want a member of my family treated."

- Said, "The cases that we hear up here are the cases that, if your brother, or cousin, or your friend gets pulled over, they’re going to end up here... How you treat those people matters… I always think I like to treat people how I would want a member of my family treated."

Judicial Philosophy

Advocated for a veterans' court to better address the needs of former service members.

- Advocated for a veterans' court to better address the needs of former service members.

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

Diana M. Simmons

- 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. 
