Trellis

Maxine C. "Cindy" Morris has a law degree from Mercer University, 

Ballotpedia

Cindy currently serves as a superior court judge. She was first elected in 2002 and is serving her sixth term. 

Cindy previously worked as a civil attorney in private practice and as an assistant district attorney.

As a superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a civil attorney in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a civil attorney in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Maxine C. "Cindy" Morris did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Served as chairperson for the Supreme Court of Georgia's Commission on Dispute Resolution in 2020.

Serves on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Georgia Family Crisis Center.

- Served as chairperson for the Supreme Court of Georgia's Commission on Dispute Resolution in 2020.
- Serves on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Georgia Family Crisis Center.

Community Involvement

Maxine C. "Cindy" Morris

As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a civil attorney in private practice, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- 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. 