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Jeffrey Scott Bagley has a bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a law degree from Emory University School of Law. 

Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley

Jeffrey currently serves as a chief superior court judge. 

Jeffrey previously served as vice chairman at Forsyth Bancshares and a partner at Boling, Rice, Bettis, Bagley & Martin. 

Judge Jeffrey S. Bagley Sworn-In As Superior Court Judge

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 partner at Boling, Rice, Bettis, Bagley & Martin, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

- 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 partner at Boling, Rice, Bettis, Bagley & Martin, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

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As of March 11, 2026, Jeffrey Scott Bagley did not have a website or any information online.

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Jeffrey Scott Bagley

- 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. 