Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia | Judge Timothy R. Walmsley

Timothy Walmsley is originally from Durban, South Africa and was raised in New York. He earned his bachelor's degree in environmental studies from Allegheny College, and law degree with a certificate in environmental litigation from the Tulane School of Law. Timothy volunteers as a coach, board member, and guest speaker. He lives in Chatham County with his wife Alison and their two children.

Timothy currently serves on the Superior Court of the Eastern Judicial Circuit in Georgia. He was first elected in 2012 and his serving his 4th term.

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Timothy was previously a partner at HunterMaclean, as well as a judge on the Magistrate Court of Chatham County, Georgia. Timothy has also worked as an environmental consultant with ICF Kaiser Engineers.

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.

Partner at HunterMaclean specializing in real estate and commercial litigation.

As judge on the Magistrate Court of Chatham County, was responsible for holding preliminary hearings, overseeing civil suits, issuing search/arrest warrants, and recovering personal property.

Counsel to the Chatham County Board of Tax Assessors.

- 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.
- Partner at HunterMaclean specializing in real estate and commercial litigation.
- As judge on the Magistrate Court of Chatham County, was responsible for holding preliminary hearings, overseeing civil suits, issuing search/arrest warrants, and recovering personal property.
- Counsel to the Chatham County Board of Tax Assessors.

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As of March 11, 2026, Timothy R Walmsley did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judge Timothy Walmsley Gives Moving Talk on Diversity

Advocates for reforms in policing, profiling, and the justice system.

Supports diversity in the criminal justice system.

- Advocates for reforms in policing, profiling, and the justice system.
- Supports diversity in the criminal justice system.

Judicial Philosophy

Member of the board of trustees of the Hancock Day School.

Coach of the sport shooting team at Benedictine Military School.

Guest speaker and lecturer at civic groups, high schools, colleges, and post-graduate institutions.

- Member of the board of trustees of the Hancock Day School.
- Coach of the sport shooting team at Benedictine Military School.
- Member of the Rotary Club of Savannah.
- Guest speaker and lecturer at civic groups, high schools, colleges, and post-graduate institutions.

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Timothy R Walmsley

Timothy Walmsley is originally from Durban, South Africa and raised in New York. He earned his bachelor's degree in environmental studies from Allegheny College, and law degree with a certificate in environmental litigation from the Tulane School of Law. Timothy volunteers as a coach, board member, and guest speaker. He lives in Chatham County with his wife Alison and their two children.

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Judge on the Magistrate Court of Chatham County who was responsible for holding preliminary hearings, overseeing civil suits, issuing search/arrest warrants, and recovering personal property.

- Partner at HunterMaclean specializing in real estate and commercial litigation.
- Judge on the Magistrate Court of Chatham County who was responsible for holding preliminary hearings, overseeing civil suits, issuing search/arrest warrants, and recovering personal property.
- Counsel to the Chatham County Board of Tax Assessors.

Member of the Board of Trustees of the Hancock Day School.

Coach of the Sport Shooting team at Benedictine Military School.

- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Hancock Day School.
- Coach of the Sport Shooting team at Benedictine Military School.
- Member of the Rotary Club of Savannah.
- Guest speaker and lecturer at civic groups, high schools, colleges, and post-graduate institutions.

- 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. 