Judge Jason B. Thompson

Jason Thompson earned his bachelor's degree in political science and business from Maryville College and his law degree from Samford University. He and his wife, Alisha, live in Fayetteville, Georgia with their three children. 

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Jason is a judge with the Fayette County State Court and an adjunct professor at Point University. He previously served as a judge with the Fayette County Magistrate Court, an attorney at his own law firm, and as assistant solicitor general with the Spalding County State Court. 

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Jason currently serves as a state court judge for Fayette County. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term. 

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As state court judge for the last 13 years, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.

As a magistrate judge in Fayette County, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As an attorney, ran a practice focused on business consulting and litigation.

As an assistant solicitor general in Spalding County for seven years, developed legal strategy on issues of constitutional law, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided the solicitor general with recommendations on which cases the government should seek review of.

- As state court judge for the last 13 years, oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants.
- As a magistrate judge in Fayette County, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.
- As an attorney, ran a practice focused on business consulting and litigation.
- As an assistant solicitor general in Spalding County for seven years, developed legal strategy on issues of constitutional law, researched and drafted legal documents, and provided the solicitor general with recommendations on which cases the government should seek review of.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Founded both the drug court and veterans treatment court in the Griffin Judicial Circuit that focus on alternative sentencing for defendants with substance use disorders and post traumatic stress disorders.

- Founded both the drug court and veterans treatment court in the Griffin Judicial Circuit that focus on alternative sentencing for defendants with substance use disorders and post traumatic stress disorders.

Judicial Administration

Serves as president of the Fayette County Bar Association and AFC Lightning Soccer Club.

Sits on the board of directors for the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, the Fayette County Development Authority, The Joseph Sams School, Southern Crescent Chorale, AV Pride, and Fayette County Youth Soccer League.

- Serves as president of the Fayette County Bar Association and AFC Lightning Soccer Club.
- Sits on the board of directors for the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, the Fayette County Development Authority, The Joseph Sams School, Southern Crescent Chorale, AV Pride, and Fayette County Youth Soccer League.

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Jason B. Thompson

- 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. 
