Martindale, Judge Profile: Hon. John R. Mather

Mather got his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and his juris doctor from Atlanta Law School. 

Bloomberg, Hon John R Mather

As of April 16, 2024, John R Mather did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

BallotPedia, John R. Mather

John R. Mather is a judge of the Fulton County State Court in Georgia. He was elected in 2020 and has been in office for one term. 

Obtained his J.D. from Atlanta Law School.

Currently a judge of the Fulton County State Court in Georgia.

- Obtained his J.D. from Atlanta Law School.
- Currently a judge of the Fulton County State Court in Georgia.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, John R Mather did not have a website or any information online.

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John R Mather

- 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. 
