State Court - Chief Judge Eddie Barker

Eddie is a resident of Douglas County and graduated from Lithia Springs High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mercer University in Atlanta and his law degree from Georgia State University. 

Eddie worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years.

Eddie Barker is the Chief Judge of the State Court in Douglas County. He was elected in 2018 and has served one term in this position. Judge Barker has presided on the State Court Bench as a Judge since 2010.

Established a local DUI court in 2013 that now has over 275 graduates. It has expanded to three treatment tracks and participants are provided treatment plans with judicial oversight to help them learn to live in recovery.

Serves as the co-chair of the DUI Court Judges Committee and is a member of the Council of Accountability Court Judges Legislative Committee.

- Established a local DUI court in 2013 that now has over 275 graduates. It has expanded to three treatment tracks and participants are provided treatment plans with judicial oversight to help them learn to live in recovery.
- Serves as the co-chair of the DUI Court Judges Committee and is a member of the Council of Accountability Court Judges Legislative Committee.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website states, "He has been acknowledged several times by victims, families, and criminals alike that he was fair and complete in his process."

- The candidate's website states, "He has been acknowledged several times by victims, families, and criminals alike that he was fair and complete in his process."

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website states, "His passion is helping people that find themself in troubling situations. He is firm on crime and treats people with respect and understanding."

- The candidate's website states, "His passion is helping people that find themself in troubling situations. He is firm on crime and treats people with respect and understanding."

Judicial Philosophy

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Said that his "remarkable advancements in process and resolutions are recognized Statewide."

- Said that his "remarkable advancements in process and resolutions are recognized Statewide."

Judicial Administration

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Judge Barker is always looking for ways to communicate and share the judicial system with the citizens of Douglas County... If you would like to request Judge Barker speak at an event, email him at ebarker6616@gmail.com..."

The candidate's website says, "Judge Barker is always looking for ways to communicate and share the judicial system with the citizens of Douglas County."

Eddie is an active member of his local church and volunteers through community coaching and mentoring.

- The candidate's website says, "Judge Barker is always looking for ways to communicate and share the judicial system with the citizens of Douglas County."
- Eddie is an active member of his local church and volunteers through community coaching and mentoring.

Community Involvement

Eddie Barker

Eddie is a long-time resident of Douglas County and an alumnus of Lithia Springs High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mercer University in Atlanta and his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State. Eddie has a family with whom he has lived in Douglas County, and he is an active member of his local church, where he also contributes through community coaching and mentoring.

Eddie has served as a State Court Judge in Douglas County since 2010. Prior to his judgeship, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years.

Eddie has served as a State Court Judge for Douglas County since 2010. Before his judgeship, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years. Specific committees or appointments within his role as a judge, or any past election campaigns, are not mentioned in the provided information.

Eddie has been a State Court Judge since 2010 and prior to that was an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years. He received his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from Georgia State. Additionally,  Eddie established a local DUI court in 2013 that now has over 275 graduates. 

- Eddie has been a State Court Judge since 2010 and prior to that was an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years. He received his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from Georgia State. Additionally,  Eddie established a local DUI court in 2013 that now has over 275 graduates. 

According to Eddie's website, "he has been acknowledged several times by victims, families, and criminals alike that he was fair and complete in his process."

- According to Eddie's website, "he has been acknowledged several times by victims, families, and criminals alike that he was fair and complete in his process."

As of April 23, 2024, Eddie Barker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Douglas County has grown into a vibrate community that Eddie has continued to enjoy and support... His passion is helping people that find themself in troubling situations... He has a passion for helping people overcome their troubles and started a DUI Court for Douglas County to help people understand and work toward following the laws of our County, State and Federal Government."

- The candidate's website says, "Douglas County has grown into a vibrate community that Eddie has continued to enjoy and support... His passion is helping people that find themself in troubling situations... He has a passion for helping people overcome their troubles and started a DUI Court for Douglas County to help people understand and work toward following the laws of our County, State and Federal Government."
- The candidate's website says, "Judge Barker is always looking for ways to communicate and share the judicial system with the citizens of Douglas County... If you would like to request Judge Barker speak at an event, email him at ebarker6616@gmail.com..."

Eddie has been a State Court Judge since 2010 and prior to that was an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years. He received his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from Georgia State.

- Eddie has been a State Court Judge since 2010 and prior to that was an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years. He received his Juris Doctorate (Law Degree) from Georgia State.

Eddie, whose full name is James Edward Barker, is a long-time resident of Douglas County and an alumnus of Lithia Springs High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Mercer University in Atlanta and his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State. Eddie has a family with whom he has lived in Douglas County, and he is an active member of his local church, where he also contributes through community coaching and mentoring.

James Edward Barker, known as Eddie, has served as a State Court Judge in Douglas County since 2010. Prior to his judgeship, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years.

James Edward Barker, known as Eddie, has served as a State Court Judge for Douglas County since 2010. Before his judgeship, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Douglas County for 17 years. Specific committees or appointments within his role as a judge, or any past election campaigns, are not mentioned in the provided information.

James Edward Barker

- 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. 
