Attorney Wesley “Wes” Beamon joins the race for Superior Court

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Wesley Beamon is from Sumter County. He has an associate's degree in health studies from Central Georgia Technical College, a bachelor's degree in fire science administration from Waldorf University, and a law degree from Mercer University.  He and his wife Deanna live in Americus.

Wesley is an attorney and founder of Beamon Law, LLC. He is a certified mediator and arbitrator. He previously worked as a firefighter and paramedic with Americus Fire and Emergency Services. He served six years with the U.S. Marine Corps, where he achieved rank of Sergeant.

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As a contract public defender for the Sumter County State Court and the Lee County Probate Court, handled misdemeanor cases.  

At Beamon Law, LLC, specializes in criminal and DUI defense.

As a magistrate court judge in Schley County since 2017, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

As a municipal judge in Oglethorpe, Georgia, since 2022, assists courts in reducing caseloads as both a court-appointed and a private mediator.

- As a contract public defender for the Sumter County State Court and the Lee County Probate Court, handled misdemeanor cases.  
- At Beamon Law, LLC, specializes in criminal and DUI defense.
- As a magistrate court judge in Schley County since 2017, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.
- As a municipal judge in Oglethorpe, Georgia, since 2022, assists courts in reducing caseloads as both a court-appointed and a private mediator.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Wesley Brian Beamon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judicial Administration

Plans to address delays in mental health evaluations and treatment to improve case efficiency and ensure individuals with mental illness are not left in jail without care.

Plans to address violent and gang related cases with consistency, firmness and timeliness.

Plans to strictly enforce child support obligations and protect the wellbeing of children in domestic cases.

Plans to maintain a courtroom that is "firm, but fair, efficient yet compassionate," and will focus on justice, accountability and public confidence in the court system.

- Plans to address delays in mental health evaluations and treatment to improve case efficiency and ensure individuals with mental illness are not left in jail without care.
- Plans to address violent and gang related cases with consistency, firmness and timeliness.
- Plans to strictly enforce child support obligations and protect the wellbeing of children in domestic cases.
- Plans to maintain a courtroom that is "firm, but fair, efficient yet compassionate," and will focus on justice, accountability and public confidence in the court system.

Judicial Philosophy

Volunteers as a firefighter-paramedic with the Schley County Fire Department.

- Volunteers as a firefighter-paramedic with the Schley County Fire Department.

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Wesley Brian Beamon

Wesley Beamon is from Sumter County. He graduated from Sumter County High School.  He has an associate's degree in health studies from Central Georgia Technical College, a bachelor's degree in fire science administration from Waldorf University, and a law degree from Mercer University.  He and his wife Deanna live in Americus.

Wesley is an attorney and founder of Beamon Law, LLC.  He is a certified mediator and arbitrator. He previously worked as a firefighter and paramedic with Americus Fire and Emergency Services. He served six years with the U.S. Marine Corps, where he achieved rank of Sargeant.

Wesley has served as a contract public defender for the Sumter County State Court and the Lee County Probate Court, handling misdemeanor cases.   At Beamon Law, LLC he specializes in Criminal and DUI Defense.  He has resolved more than 2,500 cases in Superior, State, Probate, and Magistrate Courts, along with numerous Administrative Court cases.  Since 2017, he has been a Magistrate Judge in Schley County. He has also been a Municipal Judge in Oglethorpe, Georgia, since 2022. He continues to assist courts in reducing caseloads as both a court-appointed and a private mediator.

- Wesley has served as a contract public defender for the Sumter County State Court and the Lee County Probate Court, handling misdemeanor cases.   At Beamon Law, LLC he specializes in Criminal and DUI Defense.  He has resolved more than 2,500 cases in Superior, State, Probate, and Magistrate Courts, along with numerous Administrative Court cases.  Since 2017, he has been a Magistrate Judge in Schley County. He has also been a Municipal Judge in Oglethorpe, Georgia, since 2022. He continues to assist courts in reducing caseloads as both a court-appointed and a private mediator.

Wesley is currently a volunteer firefighter-paramedic with the Schley County Fire Department.

- Wesley is currently a volunteer firefighter-paramedic with the Schley County Fire Department.

- 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. 