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Fred C. Eady - Ballotpedia

Fred Eady earned a bachelor's degree from Albany State University and a law degree from Woodrow Wilson Law School. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Fulton County 2006 Results

Fred currently serves as a judge on the Fulton County State Court. He was appointed in 2005 and first elected in 2006; he is in his fifth elected term.

Fred previously served as a magistrate judge for the Fulton County Superior Court. He also worked as a sole practitioner, as well as a partner with Eady & Eaton, PA.

As a magistrate court judge for the Fulton County Superior Court for three years, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As a judge on the Fulton County State Court for 21 years, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

- As a magistrate court judge for the Fulton County Superior Court for three years, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.
- As a judge on the Fulton County State Court for 21 years, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Fred Eady did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

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Fred Eady

- 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. 
