D. Todd Markle - Ballotpedia

David Todd Markle has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. 

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David previously worked at his own civil litigation law firm. He also worked as chief legal advisor and executive counsel to Governor Deal. 

David currently serves as a Georgia Court of Appeals judge. He was first appointed in 2018 and elected in 2020. He was also appointed to the Superior Court of Fulton County in 2011 and was elected in 20212 and 2016.  

As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As superior court judge, oversaw cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an attorney at his own law firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in general civil litigation.

- As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that require and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As superior court judge, oversaw cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an attorney at his own law firm, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in general civil litigation.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, David Todd Markle’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Served as a board of director of the Rotary Club of Buckhead, the Atlanta Film Society, and CHRIS Kids.

Served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) at Central Presbyterian Church.

- Served as a board of director of the Rotary Club of Buckhead, the Atlanta Film Society, and CHRIS Kids.
- Served as an elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) at Central Presbyterian Church.

Community Involvement

David Todd Markle

- The Court of Appeals hears nearly all types of cases appealed from a lower-level trial-level court, such as Superior Court, Magistrate Court, and State Court. The Court of Appeals does not hear appeals on murder, constitutional questions, and criminal cases where the Georgia Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
- Cases before the Court of Appeals are decided by a three-judge panel. 
- Judges on the Georgia Court of Appeals are elected to six-year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide. The Governor can appoint Court of Appeals Judges when vacancies arise.