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Benjamin W. Karpf earned his bachelor's degree from George Washington University and law degree from Georgetown University. He lives in Savannah, Georgia with his wife and two kids.

First elected in 2018, Benjamin is currently serving his second term as a Superior Court Judge of the Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia.

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Benjamin was previously a part-time Chatham County magistrate court judge. He was also an associate and then a partner at a Washington, DC law firm and Bouhan Falligant, respectively.

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

As a partner at Bouhan Falligant, maintained key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored lawyers, oversaw legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

As a legal associate, drafted 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, divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a partner at Bouhan Falligant, maintained key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored lawyers, oversaw legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.
- As a legal associate, drafted legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.

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Ethics & Conduct

- Committed to furthering "equal justice."

Judicial Administration

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Served on faith-based local institutions in Savannah, including the Jewish Educational Alliance community center, the Shalom School, and the Savannah Jewish Federation.

Serves/has served on the board of the Park Place Outreach youth emergency shelter, the Mediation Center of Savannah, and Start-Up Savannah.

- Served on faith-based local institutions in Savannah, including the Jewish Educational Alliance community center, the Shalom School, and the Savannah Jewish Federation.
- Serves/has served on the board of the Park Place Outreach youth emergency shelter, the Mediation Center of Savannah, and Start-Up Savannah.

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As a Superior Court Judge, Benjamin oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a partner at Bouhan Falligant, Benjamin maintained key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored lawyers, oversaw legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

As a legal associate, Benjamin drafted legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a Superior Court Judge, Benjamin oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a partner at Bouhan Falligant, Benjamin maintained key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored lawyers, oversaw legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.
- As a legal associate, Benjamin drafted legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Committed to furthering equitable justice.

- Committed to furthering equitable justice.

Has served on faith-based local institutions in Savannah including the Jewish Educational Alliance community center, the Shalom School, and the Savannah Jewish Federation.

- Has served on faith-based local institutions in Savannah including the Jewish Educational Alliance community center, the Shalom School, and the Savannah Jewish Federation.
- Serves/has served on the board of the Park Place Outreach youth emergency shelter, the Mediation Center of Savannah, and Start-Up Savannah.

Benjamin W. Karpf earned his bachelor's degree from George Washington University and law degree from Georgetown University. He lives in Savannah. 

Benjamin was elected as Superior Court Judge of the Eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia in 2018 and is currently serving his 2nd term.

Benjamin was previously a part-time Chatham County magistrate court judge.

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

As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

- As superior court judge, oversaw cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a magistrate court judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

- 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. 