Ballotpedia: John T. Simpson

John has a degree in political science from West Georgia College and a law degree from Mercer University. 

John serves as a superior court judge and previously served as a State House Representative. Before taking office, he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, as an Attorney in private practice, as an intern in the Georgia State Senate, and as a law clerk for Judge Josphn C. Jackson. 

John Simpson was elected a superior court judge for the Coweta circuit in 1996 and still serves in this capacity. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1986 to 1997, representing Carroll and Douglas counties. 

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Serves as Chief Judge since 2016, acting as the spokesperson for the judicial branch of the circuit, serving on committees, and appointing certain judges and positions.

Serves on the child abuse protocol committee and as the judge for drug court and the Parental Accountability Court.

Has served as a judge since 1996, serving Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup counties.

- Serves as Chief Judge since 2016, acting as the spokesperson for the judicial branch of the circuit, serving on committees, and appointing certain judges and positions.
- Serves on the child abuse protocol committee and as the judge for drug court and the Parental Accountability Court.
- Has served as a judge since 1996, serving Carroll, Coweta, Heard, Meriwether, and Troup counties.
- Served as a private practice attorney.
- Has a law degree from Mercer University.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Met with Carroll County officials to create a mental health court in 2016.

- Met with Carroll County officials to create a mental health court in 2016.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

John Simpson

- 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. 