News 3, Ben Richardson, Pete Temesgen sworn in by governor, fill Superior and State Court judgeships

BallotPedia, Benjamin S. Richardson

Benjamin is a graduate of Howard University and the University of Georgia School of Law. He is a husband and has one son.

Benjamin served eight years as a Judge on the State Court bench. He also has experience as Chief Assistant Solicitor General.

Benjamin S. Richardson was sworn in as Superior Court Judge in Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit in 2022. 

As of March 19, 2024, Benjamin S. Richardson did not have a website or any information online.

Legal Experience

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit

Named as co-recipient of the 1998 Columbus Consolidated Government Human Resources Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Named the J. Roger Thompson Faculty Member of the Year.

Awarded a military honor for civilians, the Order of Saint Maurice Award, for his community work with the Columbus and Ft. Benning community.

Named to Georgia Trend magazine's Forty Under Forty list of rising leaders in the State of Georgia.

Selected as the 2008 Solicitor-General of the Year by the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General.

Enjoys "being active in the community and is a member of several boards, organizations, and associations throughout the city and state."

- Named as co-recipient of the 1998 Columbus Consolidated Government Human Resources Humanitarian of the Year Award.
- Named the J. Roger Thompson Faculty Member of the Year.
- Awarded a military honor for civilians, the Order of Saint Maurice Award, for his community work with the Columbus and Ft. Benning community.
- Named to Georgia Trend magazine's Forty Under Forty list of rising leaders in the State of Georgia.
- Selected as the 2008 Solicitor-General of the Year by the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General.
- Enjoys "being active in the community and is a member of several boards, organizations, and associations throughout the city and state."

Community Involvement

Benjamin S. Richardson

Richardson is a graduate of Howard University and the University of Georgia School of Law. He is a husband and father to one son.

Benjamin S. Richardson served eight years as a Judge on the State Court bench. He also has experience as Chief Assistant Solicitor General.

Benjamin was sworn in as Superior Court Judge in Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit in 2022 and is running for reelection. 

As of March 19, 2024, Benjamin S. Richardson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Judge Richardson was named as co-recipient of the 1998 Columbus Consolidated Government Human Resources Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Was named the J. Roger Thompson Faculty Member of the Year.

Judge Richardson was awarded a military honor for civilians, the Order of Saint Maurice Award, for his community work with the Columbus and Ft. Benning community.

Was named to Georgia Trend magazine's Forty Under Forty list of rising leaders in the State of Georgia.

The Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit website states, "He enjoys being active in the community and is a member of several boards, organizations, and associations throughout the city and state."

- Judge Richardson was named as co-recipient of the 1998 Columbus Consolidated Government Human Resources Humanitarian of the Year Award.
- Was named the J. Roger Thompson Faculty Member of the Year.
- Judge Richardson was awarded a military honor for civilians, the Order of Saint Maurice Award, for his community work with the Columbus and Ft. Benning community.
- Was named to Georgia Trend magazine's Forty Under Forty list of rising leaders in the State of Georgia.
- Selected as the 2008 Solicitor-General of the Year by the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General.
- The Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit website states, "He enjoys being active in the community and is a member of several boards, organizations, and associations throughout the city and state."

Benjamin was sworn in as a Superior Court Judge in Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit in 2022 and is running for reelection. 

- 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. 