D. Scott Smith

D. Scott Smith received his bachelor of arts from West Georgia College and his law degree from Georgia State University.

Scott is a judge of the Cherokee Circuit of Georgia who has served since 2005.

Scott previously worked as deputy district attorney in the Cherokee Judicial Circuit and started his career in private law.

As of March 11, 2026, D. Scott Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 