Judge Craig L. Schwall, Sr.

Craig L. Schwall, Sr., earned a political science degree from Auburn University and a law degree from Emory University. 

Craig L. Schwall

Craig is currently the Judge for the Georgia 5th Superior Court District, Atlanta Circuit.

Craig previously served as a judge on the Fulton County Magistrate Court. He also worked as a partner and an associate at law firms, and as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University.

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As a superior court judge since 2005, he 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 magistrate court judge for seven years, he held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As a partner for five years, he 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 a superior court judge since 2005, he 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 magistrate court judge for seven years, he held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.
- As a partner for five years, he managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Claims to be committed to making sure each person who enters his courtroom is heard and treated with dignity.

Believes that justice "shouldn’t depend on your zip code."

- Claims to be committed to making sure each person who enters his courtroom is heard and treated with dignity.
- Believes that justice "shouldn’t depend on your zip code."

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- 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. 