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Ballotpedia, Dennis T. Blackmon

Dennis graduated from Carrollton High School in 1978 and holds a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. 

Trellis, Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Dennis served as an associate magistrate judge and has experience representing clients in, juvenile court, probate court, state court, superior court, and federal district court. He served in the United States Air Force for eight years. 

Dennis T. Blackmon is a judge for the Coweta Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia. He was elected to the bench in 2004, and served five terms in this role. 

He served as an associate magistrate judge for the Carrollton City Court and sat as a judge for the Carrol County Drug Court.

Served as a public defender, who represent people who cannot afford private legal representation.

Served as an assistant district attorney, who conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of a district attorney's office.

Holds a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law.

Licensed to practice law in Georgia since 1994.

Has experience in a variety of cases, included criminal matters, jury trials, and contested divorces.

- He served as an associate magistrate judge for the Carrollton City Court and sat as a judge for the Carrol County Drug Court.
- Served as a public defender, who represent people who cannot afford private legal representation.
- Served as an assistant district attorney, who conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of a district attorney's office.
- Worked as a private practice attourney.
- Holds a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law.
- Licensed to practice law in Georgia since 1994.
- Has experience in a variety of cases, included criminal matters, jury trials, and contested divorces.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Dennis T. Blackmon did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Increased participation in the Carroll County Drug Court, and helped expand the drug court program to the entire circuit.

Issued an order in the case of Phillips V. U.S Bank, in which Deanne Phillips claims unjustified job termination, reportedly "set off a fury of internet conversations about the role of government, the courts, and mega-banks."

- Increased participation in the Carroll County Drug Court, and helped expand the drug court program to the entire circuit.
- Issued an order in the case of Phillips V. U.S Bank, in which Deanne Phillips claims unjustified job termination, reportedly "set off a fury of internet conversations about the role of government, the courts, and mega-banks."

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Served as a board member of the Rape Crisis Center and the Carrol County Domestic Violence Shelter.

Served as former chairman of the City of Carrollton Planning and Zoning Board and elder at the Carrollton Presbyterian Church.

- Served as a board member of the Rape Crisis Center and the Carrol County Domestic Violence Shelter.
- Served as former chairman of the City of Carrollton Planning and Zoning Board and elder at the Carrollton Presbyterian Church.

Community Involvement

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Dennis T. Blackmon

- 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. 