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Jane resides in the Atlanta metropolitan area with her family. She was awarded the Judge A. Harris Adams Judge of the Year Award in 2022 by the Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association. Jane graduated with her bachelor's degree from Emory University, juris doctor from Emory University School of Law, and her master's in judicial studies from University of Nevada-Reno.  

Jane worked as an instructor for the Cobb Law Enforcement Academy from 1988 to 1990, where she taught criminal law and evidence.

Jane P. Manning currently serves as a judge on the State Court in Cobb County. She was elected in 2016 and has served two terms. 

Served as an Assistant Solicitor General with the office of the Solicitor General of Cobb County for 15 years.

Received her undergraduate and law degrees from Emory University and her Masters of Judicial Studies from the University of Nevada-Reno.

Worked as the managing partner at Hesmer and Manning for four years.

Served as the president of the Cobb County Bar Association.

- Served as an Assistant Solicitor General with the office of the Solicitor General of Cobb County for 15 years.
- Received her undergraduate and law degrees from Emory University and her Masters of Judicial Studies from the University of Nevada-Reno.
- Worked as the managing partner at Hesmer and Manning for four years.
- Served as the president of the Cobb County Bar Association.

Legal Experience

TIPS FROM A TRIAL JUDGE

Says that communication with the chambers should be respectful and remains committed to concluding cases.

- Says that communication with the chambers should be respectful and remains committed to concluding cases.

Ethics & Conduct

As of March 23, 2024, Jane P. Manning did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Allows jury members to submit questions to the court during witness questioning and have those questions be asked upon agreement by the judge, defense, and plaintiffs.

- Allows jury members to submit questions to the court during witness questioning and have those questions be asked upon agreement by the judge, defense, and plaintiffs.

Judicial Administration

Has been involved with the Junior League of Cobb Marietta, the Marietta Country Club, and the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta.

- Has been involved with the Junior League of Cobb Marietta, the Marietta Country Club, and the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta.

Community Involvement

Jane P. Manning

Cobb County Government: State Court

Jane Manning

Jane P. Manning resides in the Atlanta metropolitan area with her family. She was awarded the Judge A. Harris Adams Judge of the Year Award in 2022 by the Cobb County Trial Lawyers Association.

Jane P. Manning worked as an instructor for the Cobb Law Enforcement Academy from 1988 to 1990, where she taught criminal law and evidence.

Jane P. Manning currently serves as a judge on the State Court in Cobb County. She was elected in 2016 and has served two terms. She is seeking re-election.

As of March 23, 2024, Jane P. Manning did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 
