Ashley Jenell Palmer has a bachelor's degree and law degree from Vanderbilt University. She is a wife and a mother. 

Ashley previously worked at a large firm in metro Atlanta. 

Ashley currently serves as a Cobb County State Court judge. 

As state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

As an attorney at a firm in metro Atlanta, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As state court judge, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As an attorney at a firm in metro Atlanta, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Ashley Jenell Palmer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Strives to create a courteous environment and give every citizen the opportunity to be seen and heard.

Strives to handle cases efficiently, without undue delay, and "with an eye towards justice."

- Strives to create a courteous environment and give every citizen the opportunity to be seen and heard.
- Strives to handle cases efficiently, without undue delay, and "with an eye towards justice."

Judicial Administration

Participated as a board member of the Housing Authority of Cobb County, GABWA Foundation Board, State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers Division/High School Mock Trial State Finals Planning Board, and more.

Is a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Leadership Georgia Class of 2020-2021.

- Participated as a board member of the Housing Authority of Cobb County, GABWA Foundation Board, State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers Division/High School Mock Trial State Finals Planning Board, and more.
- Is a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, Rho Zeta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Leadership Georgia Class of 2020-2021.

Community Involvement

Ashley Jenell Palmer

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
