Cobb County, Honorable Kimberly A. Childs

Kimberly has an undergraduate degree in criminal justice from the University of North Georgia and a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. She lives in Smyrna, Georgia with her family.

Before Kimberly was elected as superior court judge, she represented businesses and business owners in commercial disputes. Before law school, she worked as a guard at the DeKalb County Jail and as a paralegal.

Kimberly A. Childs has served as a Cobb County superior court judge since 2016.

Has served as a Superior Court Judge since 2016.

Serves on the State Bar of Georgia’s Bench and Bar Committee, Court Technology Justice Committee, and the Uniform Superior Court Rules Committee of the Council of Superior Court Judges.

Has been recognized as a "Georgia Super Lawyer" multiple times.

- Has served as a Superior Court Judge since 2016.
- Serves on the State Bar of Georgia’s Bench and Bar Committee, Court Technology Justice Committee, and the Uniform Superior Court Rules Committee of the Council of Superior Court Judges.
- Has been recognized as a "Georgia Super Lawyer" multiple times.

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As of March 19, 2024, Kimberly A. Childs did not have a website or any information online.

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Has membership with the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and National Association of Women Judges.

Presides over the Drug Treatment Court, which helps individuals manage substance addiction.

Involved with the Smyrna Education Association, Smyrna Business Association, and the Kennesaw State University Paralegal Program Advisory board.

- Has membership with the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and National Association of Women Judges.
- Presides over the Drug Treatment Court, which helps individuals manage substance addiction.
- Involved with the Smyrna Education Association, Smyrna Business Association, and the Kennesaw State University Paralegal Program Advisory board.

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Kimberly A. Childs

Kimberly has an undergraduate degree in criminal justice from the University of North Georgia and a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. She lives in Smyrna Georgia with her family.

Kimberly has served as a Cobb County Superior Court Judge since 2016. Before her election, she represented businesses and business owners in commercial disputes. Before law school, she worked as a guard at the DeKalb County Jail and as a paralegal.

Kimberly A. Childs has served as a Cobb County Superior Court Judge since 2016.

Has served as a Superior Court Judge since 2016

She has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer on multiple times

- Has served as a Superior Court Judge since 2016
- Serves on the State Bar of Georgia’s Bench and Bar Committee, Court Technology Justice Committee, and the Uniform Superior Court Rules Committee of the Council of Superior Court Judges.
- She has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer on multiple times

As of March 19, 2024, Kimberly A. Childs did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Is a member of Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and National Association of Women Judges.

Presides over the Drug Treatment Court, which helps individuals manage substance addiction

Involved with the Smyrna Education Association, Smyrna Business Association, and the Kennesaw State University Paralegal Program Advisory board

- Is a member of Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, and National Association of Women Judges.
- Presides over the Drug Treatment Court, which helps individuals manage substance addiction
- Involved with the Smyrna Education Association, Smyrna Business Association, and the Kennesaw State University Paralegal Program Advisory board

- 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. 