Christopher T. Portis

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Christopher Portis is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Morehouse College and a law degree from Regent University School of Law. He lives with his wife and two sons in Atlanta. He is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association and the Kiwanis Club.

Christopher is currently a judge on the Atlanta Municipal Court. He was appointed to the court in 2015 and retained in 2017 and 2021. His current term ends on January 5, 2026. He is running for re-election in a retention election scheduled for November 4, 2025.

As of September 8, 2025, Christopher T. Portis did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Serves on the Atlanta Bar Association and the Kiwanis Club.

Legal Experience

Believes the justice system must be "fair, accessible, and provides an opportunity to be heard, regardless of any outcome."

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Volunteers with the Atlanta Bar Association and the Kiwanis Club.

Community Involvement

- Municipal Court Judges hear cases on traffic violations and local ordinance violations, such as building code violations or animal control issues. 
- Municipal Court Judges can issue warrants and handle disputes on nuisances. In some cities Municipal Court Judges hear some misdemeanors like shoplifting and marijuana possession. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of municipal court judges vary per city. Some Municipal Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

City Judges who hear cases on traffic citations and city ordinance violations and other misdemeanors