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Joy has a law degree from Mercer University and a Master of Law (LLM) in international commercial law from the University of Nottingham. She also has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Georgia and an associate's degree from Truett McConnell University. 

Joy currently serves as a superior court judge. She previously worked as a chief magistrate judge in White County and as a mediator and attorney in private practice. 

Joy Parks was elected as a superior court judge in 2018 for the Enotah Judicial Circuit and still serves in this capacity.

Has served as superior court judge since 2018.

Served as chief magistrate judge for 20 years, handling civil claims less than or equal to $15,000.

As an attorney for 25 years, handled estate planning, wills and trusts, real estate, family law, and child custody.

As a mediator for nine years, worked on family and divorce, civil, and probate mediations.

Has a law degreefrom Mercer University and an LLM in international commercial law from the University of Nottingham.

- Has served as superior court judge since 2018.
- Served as chief magistrate judge for 20 years, handling civil claims less than or equal to $15,000.
- As an attorney for 25 years, handled estate planning, wills and trusts, real estate, family law, and child custody.
- As a mediator for nine years, worked on family and divorce, civil, and probate mediations.
- Has a law degreefrom Mercer University and an LLM in international commercial law from the University of Nottingham.

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As of March 19, 2024, Joy R. Parks did not have a website or any information online.

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Joy R. Parks

Joy has a Juris Doctor (JD) from Mercer University and a Master of Law (LLM) in international commercial law from the University of Nottingham. She also has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Georgia and an Associate of Arts from Truett McConnell University. 

Serves as superior court judge since 2018.

Served as chief magistrate judge for 20 years. Magistrate courts handle civil claims less than or equal to $15,000.

Has a Juris Doctor (JD) from Mercer University and a Master of Law (LLM) in international commercial law from the University of Nottingham.

- Serves as superior court judge since 2018.
- Served as chief magistrate judge for 20 years. Magistrate courts handle civil claims less than or equal to $15,000.
- As an attorney for 25 years, handled estate planning, wills and trusts, real estate, family law, and child custody.
- As a mediator for nine years, worked on family and divorce, civil, and probate mediations.
- Has a Juris Doctor (JD) from Mercer University and a Master of Law (LLM) in international commercial law from the University of Nottingham.

As of March 19, 2024, Joy R. Parks 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. 