The Brunswick News, Guy sworn in as circuit's newest Superior Court judge

BallotPedia, Bert Guy

Guy received his law degree from the University of Georgia. He has three kids with his wife.

Bert previously worked as a trial attorney both in civil and criminal law. He also served on Georgia's Judicial Nominating Committee and the executive committee of the family law section of the Georgia State Bar. Bert has also served on the appointed Georgia Department of Natural Resources Marshland and Shore Land Committee.

Bert Guy is a judge of the Brunswick Circuit of the 1st Superior Court District of Georgia. He was first elected to the seat in 2016. 

In 2016, when running for the first time, said, "I have been president of the Camden County Bar Association for 12 years and I serve on the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. I have a general litigation practice and I try the same types of cases every day that I would hear as a Superior Court judge."

Received his law degree from the University of Georgia.

- In 2016, when running for the first time, said, "I have been president of the Camden County Bar Association for 12 years and I serve on the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. I have a general litigation practice and I try the same types of cases every day that I would hear as a Superior Court judge."
- Received his law degree from the University of Georgia.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Bert Guy did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

When running for the first time in 2016 said, "I believe that a Judgeship is not about the robe or the gavel. It’s about where the complexities of the law and the realities of life meet. My professional life practicing law in Southeast Georgia has been dedicated to the pursuit of justice for all and has prepared me for the duty that is public service."

Said, "As a Superior Court Judge, I will bring the principles of fairness, understanding and compassion to my place in a court system where both justice and citizens are honorably served."

- When running for the first time in 2016 said, "I believe that a Judgeship is not about the robe or the gavel. It’s about where the complexities of the law and the realities of life meet. My professional life practicing law in Southeast Georgia has been dedicated to the pursuit of justice for all and has prepared me for the duty that is public service."
- Said, "As a Superior Court Judge, I will bring the principles of fairness, understanding and compassion to my place in a court system where both justice and citizens are honorably served."

Judicial Philosophy

In 2016, said, "I believe that public service begins with community service. I have served as chairman of the Camden Chamber and president of the Rotary Club of Camden County. I started a literacy nonprofit in 2008 that has given away more than 86,000 books to children in Southeast Georgia under the age of 5 and I remain the president today."

- In 2016, said, "I believe that public service begins with community service. I have served as chairman of the Camden Chamber and president of the Rotary Club of Camden County. I started a literacy nonprofit in 2008 that has given away more than 86,000 books to children in Southeast Georgia under the age of 5 and I remain the president today."

Community Involvement

Bert Guy

Guy received his J.D. from the University of Georgia. He has three kids with his wife, Jillian.

Guy's professional experience includes working as a trail attorney in civil and criminal law. He also served on Georgia's Judicial Nominating Committee and the executive committee of the family law section of the Georgia State Bar. Guy has also served on the appointed Georgia Department of Natural Resources Marshland and Shore Land Committee.

Bert Guy is a judge of the Brunswick Circuit of the 1st Superior Court District of Georgia. He was first elected to the seat in 2016. It was his first campaign for elected office.

In 2016, when running for the first time, said, "I have been president of the Camden County Bar Association for 12 years and I serve on the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. I have a general litigation practice and I try the same types of cases every day that I would hear as a Superior Court judge. I served six years as a board member of the Salvation Army in St. Marys, am a 2015 graduate of Leadership Georgia, and am a past regional vice president for Legislative Affairs of the Navy League of the United States."

Received his J.D. from the University of Georgia.

- In 2016, when running for the first time, said, "I have been president of the Camden County Bar Association for 12 years and I serve on the Georgia Judicial Nominating Commission. I serve on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia. I have a general litigation practice and I try the same types of cases every day that I would hear as a Superior Court judge. I served six years as a board member of the Salvation Army in St. Marys, am a 2015 graduate of Leadership Georgia, and am a past regional vice president for Legislative Affairs of the Navy League of the United States."
- Received his J.D. from the University of Georgia.

As of March 19, 2024, Bert Guy did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 