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Benjamin Coker is from Thomaston, Georgia. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Georgia and his law degree from Georgia State University. 

Benjamin currently serves as the superior court judge of the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He was first appointed in 2020 and is serving his 1st elected term. Benjamin previously served as district attorney of the Griffin Judicial District. He served one term from 2017 to 2020. 

Benjamin previously worked as an assistant district attorney for the Griffin Judicial Circuit. 

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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 a district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented cases before grand juries.

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 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 a district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal actions under state law and presented cases before grand juries.
- 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.

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As of March 11, 2026, Benjamin David Coker did not have a website or any information online.

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Benjamin David Coker

- 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. 