Ralph received a Bachelor of Science degree in police administration from the University of Louisville, a law degree from the University of Baltimore, and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University. He lives in McDonough, Georgia with his wife and two daughters.

Prior to becoming a judge, Ralph worked as Judge Advocate General Officer in the U.S. Army, an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton and Henry counties, an attorney with the Social Security Administration, in-house counsel for Allstate Insurance Company, and in private practice. He is also currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Ralph Bailey, Jr. is currently a State Court Judge in Henry County. He was appointed in 2021. He previously served as a Magistrate Judge in Henry County

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Received a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the University of Baltimore in 2001.

Believes in the value of diverse legal experience, evidenced by Judge Ralph Bailey, Jr.'s service as a JAG Officer, his current role in the U.S. Army Reserves, and his appointment to the Henry County State Court bench.

As a Judge Advocate General Officer in the US Army, Ralph provided legal services for troops, veterans, and military families.

As an Assistant District Attorney, Ralph prosecuted individuals charged with crimes.

As an adjunct professor, Ralph taught criminal law at Mercer University and Saint Leo University.

As an attorney advisor for the Social Security Administration, Ralph drafted social security decisions for judges.

Believes in diverse legal experience, having served as Assistant District Attorney, Magistrate Judge, attorney for Social Security, in-house counsel, private practitioner, and Adjunct Professor at Mercer and Saint Leo universities.

As a Magistrate Judge, Ralph handled civil claims of $15,000 or less, the issuance of warrants, pretrial hearings, county ordinance violations, and some misdemeanors.

As a State Court Judge, Ralph handles misdemeanor criminal cases and general civil cases such as medical and legal malpractice, wrongful death, serious personal injury, product liability, and breach of contract.

- Received a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the University of Baltimore in 2001.
- As a Judge Advocate General Officer in the US Army, Ralph provided legal services for troops, veterans, and military families.
- As an Assistant District Attorney, Ralph prosecuted individuals charged with crimes.
- As an adjunct professor, Ralph taught criminal law at Mercer University and Saint Leo University.
- As an attorney advisor for the Social Security Administration, Ralph drafted social security decisions for judges.
- As a Magistrate Judge, Ralph handled civil claims of $15,000 or less, the issuance of warrants, pretrial hearings, county ordinance violations, and some misdemeanors.
- As a State Court Judge, Ralph handles misdemeanor criminal cases and general civil cases such as medical and legal malpractice, wrongful death, serious personal injury, product liability, and breach of contract.

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As of April 23, 2024, Ralph Bailey, Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Said, "As a Henry County State Court Judge, my utmost duty is to keep our community safe by administering fair justice... assisting individuals requiring treatment through our accountability courts..."

Said, "As a Henry County State Court Judge, my utmost duty is to keep our community safe by administering fair justice, assisting individuals requiring treatment through our accountability courts, and uplifting our citizens through community service."

- Said, "As a Henry County State Court Judge, my utmost duty is to keep our community safe by administering fair justice, assisting individuals requiring treatment through our accountability courts, and uplifting our citizens through community service."

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Supports community engagement through judicial duties in domestic violence and veterans' courts, board membership at youth and mental health services, and participation in legal, veteran, and leadership organizations.

Serves as a board member for A Friend’s House, a shelter and home to youth in crisis.

Serves as a board member for McIntosh Trail, which provides services for mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease.

- Serves as a board member for A Friend’s House, a shelter and home to youth in crisis.
- Serves as a board member for McIntosh Trail, which provides services for mental health, developmental disability, and addictive disease.

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Ralph holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Administration from the University of Louisville and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University School of Business. He and his wife reside in McDonough along with their two daughters.

Ralph has worked as an Adjunct Professor at St. Leo University and Mercer University. He served in the United States Army Reserve.

Ralph Bailey Jr. currently serves as State Court Judge in Henry County. He was appointed in 2021 and has served one term.

Served as Assistant District Attorney, Magistrate Judge, attorney for Social Security, in-house counsel for Allstate, and private practitioner.

Received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law.

- Served as Assistant District Attorney, Magistrate Judge, attorney for Social Security, in-house counsel for Allstate, and private practitioner.
- Received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
- Served the United States Army JAG Corps.

Judge Ralph Bailey Serves Veteran Affairs With Accountability

Said, "I try to make sure [people] are treated fairly, regardless of what type of background they come from or who they are."

- Said, "I try to make sure [people] are treated fairly, regardless of what type of background they come from or who they are."

Emphasizes providing support to veterans on social and legal issues.

- Emphasizes providing support to veterans on social and legal issues.

- Said, "As a Henry County State Court Judge, my utmost duty is to keep our community safe by administering fair justice... assisting individuals requiring treatment through our accountability courts..."

Plans to leverage his background in social services, law, and military legal support to enhance community involvement and justice in Henry County, drawing on a lifelong commitment to service instilled by his police officer father.

- Supports community engagement through judicial duties in domestic violence and veterans' courts, board membership at youth and mental health services, and participation in legal, veteran, and leadership organizations.

Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Police Administration from the University of Louisville, and a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from Mercer University School of Business, and a Law Degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He resides in McDonough with his wife. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. 

Ralph has experience working in the legal field as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA), attorney, in-house counsel, private practitioner, and adjunct professor at Mercer and Saint Leo universities. He served in the military in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General Corps as a Jag Officer, and currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserves, where he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and works as a Regional Defense Counsel. 

Ralph Bailey Jr. is the Henry County State Court Judge. He was appointed to this position in 2021, and is serving his first term. He also served as a Magistrate Judge for the Henry County Magistrate Court in a part-time capacity for one year. 

Received a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2001.

Presides over the Henry County Domestic Violence Court and is a co-judge with the Henry County Veteran’s Treatment Court.

Represented clients in civil, family, traffic, and criminal law cases, when working for his own law firm.

- Received a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2001.
- Presides over the Henry County Domestic Violence Court and is a co-judge with the Henry County Veteran’s Treatment Court.
- Represented clients in civil, family, traffic, and criminal law cases, when working for his own law firm.

Said it is his duty to " keep our community safe by administering fair justice, assisting individuals requiring treatment through our accountability courts..."

- Said it is his duty to " keep our community safe by administering fair justice, assisting individuals requiring treatment through our accountability courts..."

Serves as a board member at youth and mental health services, and participation in legal, veteran, and leadership organizations.

Serves as a board member for A Friend’s House, a shelter and home to youth in crisis, and McIntosh Trail, an organization aiming to help those affected by mental health, disability, and addictive disease.

Current member of the Henry County Bar Association, the Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta, American Legion, Post 516, and the Leadership Henry Class of 2023.

- Serves as a board member for A Friend’s House, a shelter and home to youth in crisis, and McIntosh Trail, an organization aiming to help those affected by mental health, disability, and addictive disease.
- Current member of the Henry County Bar Association, the Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta, American Legion, Post 516, and the Leadership Henry Class of 2023.

Judge Ralph Bailey, Jr. holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Administration from the University of Louisville, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University School of Business. He and his wife reside in McDonough. Information about the church he attends and details about his family, other than his marital status, are not provided.

Judge Ralph Bailey, Jr. holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law and has a background in law. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Police Administration and a Master of Business Administration. Specific details about his current workplace or previous jobs are not provided.

As of May 3, 2024, Ralph Bailey, Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 
