James A. Dunn has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Mercer University. He lives with his wife and children.

James Dunn To Be Sworn-In As State Court Judge Dec. 16

James previously worked as an assistant district attorney for Forsyth County.

James currently serves as a state court judge for the Bell-Forsyth Judicial District. He was first elected in 2022, and is serving her first term.

As a state court judge, oversees all misdemeanor violations, issues search and arrest warrants, conducts preliminary hearings., and reviews lower court decisions.

- As a state court judge, oversees all misdemeanor violations, issues search and arrest warrants, conducts preliminary hearings., and reviews lower court decisions.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, James A Dunn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Said he "believes in all constitutional rights we enjoy as Americans because that is what makes us free."

Said he "believes in the due process guarantees provided for in our Constitution – everyone is entitled to their day in court, and everyone has a right to be heard [and] has the right to due process under law and shall have the opportunity to present their case to obtain justice. "

- Said he "believes in all constitutional rights we enjoy as Americans because that is what makes us free."
- Said he "believes in the due process guarantees provided for in our Constitution – everyone is entitled to their day in court, and everyone has a right to be heard [and] has the right to due process under law and shall have the opportunity to present their case to obtain justice. "

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Serves on the board of BMore learning and Bald Ridge Lodge and is a member of the Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club.

- Serves on the board of BMore learning and Bald Ridge Lodge and is a member of the Lanier Forsyth Rotary Club.

Community Involvement

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James A Dunn

- 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. 
