Christopher E. Ward

Christopher is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College and a law degree from the University of Miami. He is a member of Cascade United Methodist Church.

Prior to being appointed to the bench, Christopher worked as an attorney at the Fulton County Public Defender's Office, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, and the Georgia Power Company. From 2008 to 2009, he also served as an Associate Judge at the Fulton County Juvenile Court on a pro bono basis.  

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Christopher is currently a judge on the Atlanta Municipal Court. He was appointed to the court in 2012 and has been retained in subsequent elections in 2017 and 2021. His current term ends in 2026. 

As a public defender, worked to provide legal counsel and representation to indigent defendants.

As a prosecutor, worked in the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for 3 years, specializing in felony cases.

As an attorney at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, prosecuted felony cases.

As a senior staff attorney at Georgia Power Company, focused on eminent domain litigation, environmental law, corporate security, and real estate law matters.

Served as an Associate Judge at the Fulton County Juvenile Court on a pro bono basis from 2008 to 2009.

As a judge, Ward oversees the Aggravated Criminal and Traffic division.

As a municipal court judge, oversees the Aggravated Criminal and Traffic division.

- As a public defender, worked to provide legal counsel and representation to indigent defendants.
- As an attorney at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, prosecuted felony cases.
- As a senior staff attorney at Georgia Power Company, focused on eminent domain litigation, environmental law, corporate security, and real estate law matters.
- Served as an Associate Judge at the Fulton County Juvenile Court on a pro bono basis from 2008 to 2009.
- As a municipal court judge, oversees the Aggravated Criminal and Traffic division.

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Philosophy

Implemented highly effective case management systems in the D.U.I and Failure to Appear divisions.

- Implemented highly effective case management systems in the D.U.I and Failure to Appear divisions.

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Volunteers as the coach of a youth soccer team.

Served on the boards of John Harlan Boys and Girls Club, Grow Kids, Inc., Christian Rites of Passage, and New Schools of Georgia, Inc.

- Volunteers as the coach of a youth soccer team.
- Served on the boards of John Harlan Boys and Girls Club, Grow Kids, Inc., Christian Rites of Passage, and New Schools of Georgia, Inc.

Community Involvement

Believes in the "law of individuality," saying, "We take into account the importance of specific situations and conditions of a particular case beyond the strict application of the law."

Supports diversity and multicultural education to foster respectful communities.

Christopher E. Ward is from Atlanta, Georgia. He has a bachelor of arts in international studies from Morehouse College and a juris doctor degree from the University of Miami. He is a member of Cascade United Methodist Church.

Christopher is a judge at the Municipal Court of Atlanta, where he has served since 2012. He previously worked as a staff attorney with the Fulton County Public Defender's Office, prosecuted felony cases with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, and served as a senior staff attorney at Georgia Power Company.

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- 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