Lifetime Achievement: Judge Myra Dixon, Fulton County State Court

Myra has a bachelor's degree from Tennessee State University and a law degree from Howard University. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee. 

Myra has previously served as a civilian attorney with the Navy, a public defender, and an assistant attorney. She was an attorney at Thomas, Kennedy, Sampson, and Patterson.

Myra Dixon served as an Atlanta City Court Judge for one year in 1998 before Governor Roy Barnes appointed her to the Fulton State Court. 

Served as a Public Defender. Public Defenders provide legal guidance and consultation to accused individuals who cannot afford their own representation.

Worked at a private practice law firm for 13 years.

- Has served as a judge since 1998.
- Served as a Public Defender. Public Defenders provide legal guidance and consultation to accused individuals who cannot afford their own representation.
- Worked at a private practice law firm for 13 years.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Myra H. Dixon did not have a website or any information online.

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Myra H. Dixon

- 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. 
