Eric Wayne Norris is from Athens, Georgia. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children.

Eric Wayne earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of North Georgia and a law degree from Regent University. He is a married father of two.

Eric is a judge. He has served as a Superior Court Judge for the Western Circuit since 2016. He previously practiced law for over 25 years. Before becoming a lawyer, he served as an officer in the Georgia Army National Guard for 34 years, where he earned the rank of lieutenant colonel. He retired from the military in 2020.

Eric is a lawyer. He is also a retired officer in the Georgia Army National Guard, where he served 34 years, earning the rank of lieutenant colonel. 

Eric is currently a Superior Court Judge for the Western Circuit. He was appointed to this position in 2016 and became Chief Judge in 2020. Before his appointment, he served as Chief Magistrate Judge of Oconee County starting in 2004.

As an attorney at the Law Office of Eric Wayne Norris for 11 years, Norris researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and criminal cases.

As a solo practitioner for 11 years, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and criminal cases.

- As a solo practitioner for 11 years, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and criminal cases.

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Judicial Administration

Believes criminal sentencing should be guided by deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, and restitution.

- Believes criminal sentencing should be guided by deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, and restitution.

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Eric Wayne Norris

Has experience in all types of legal cases.

Served as a superior court judge since 2016.

As chief judge, led the court through the COVID-19 pandemic and oversaw the resumption of jury trials while ensuring social distancing.

- 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. 