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Wes is an Atlanta native, who was born and raised in Fulton County in what is now the City of Sandy Springs. He resides in Fulton with his wife, Jaime, and their two rescue dogs. Before getting his Juris Doctor in Law from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, he obtained a bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Richmond - Robins School of Business. 

Wesley previously worked as General Counsel, Director of State Elections Division, and Assistant Secretary of State for the Georgia Secretary of State. He was Assistant Solicitor-General of DeKalb County Solicitor-General's Office and an Associate for Troutman Sanders LLP before this. 

Wesley B. “Wes” Tailor is Chief Judge on the Fulton County State Court. 

State Bar of Georgia, Hon. Wesley B. Tailor

Obtained his Juris Doctor in Law from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law

Chief Judge serving on the Fulton County State Court. He presides over misdemeanor criminal cases and civil actions of all sizes.

In addition to his regular criminal and civil matters, Judge Tailor presides over the Fulton County Recovery Treatment Court Program and hears cases docketed in the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division of the Superior Court of Fulton County.

- Obtained his Juris Doctor in Law from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law
- Chief Judge serving on the Fulton County State Court. He presides over misdemeanor criminal cases and civil actions of all sizes.
- In addition to his regular criminal and civil matters, Judge Tailor presides over the Fulton County Recovery Treatment Court Program and hears cases docketed in the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division of the Superior Court of Fulton County.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Wesley B ''wes'' Tailor did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Daily Reports Online, Questions for the Bench: Judge Wes Tailor of Fulton County State Court

Says "the wonderful part of being a state court judge is the potential to change a person’s trajectory before they commit, or even after they have committed, a felony offense. I attempt to craft sentences that are particularized to an individual defendant’s situation to reduce or eliminate the chance that he/she will commit a future crime. We all must be accountable for what we have done, but the focus should be on preventing future criminal behavior."

- Says "the wonderful part of being a state court judge is the potential to change a person’s trajectory before they commit, or even after they have committed, a felony offense. I attempt to craft sentences that are particularized to an individual defendant’s situation to reduce or eliminate the chance that he/she will commit a future crime. We all must be accountable for what we have done, but the focus should be on preventing future criminal behavior."

Judicial Philosophy

Said "We try to adjudicate cases as efficiently as we can, while not wasting the litigants’ or taxpayer’s money"

- Said "We try to adjudicate cases as efficiently as we can, while not wasting the litigants’ or taxpayer’s money"

Judicial Administration

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- 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. 
