James is from Kennesaw, Georgia. He attended North Cobb High School. He has a bachelor’s from Kennesaw State University and a Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. He lives with his wife and daughter in Cobb County. They attend St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church.

James is an attorney. He operates his own legal practice, where he has been for fifteen years. He previously worked at the Law Offices of Gregory A. Hicks.

James Luttrell’s campaign for Judge of the Superior Court of Cobb County is his first entry into politics.

GA Bar

James is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- James is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Ethics & Conduct

James is an attorney operating his own practice. As an attorney, James has represented clients in criminal defense, divorce, child custody, personal injury, adoption, wills, and social security disability cases. James has represented victims of domestic violence pro bono to help them get protective orders or divorces.

- James is an attorney operating his own practice. As an attorney, James has represented clients in criminal defense, divorce, child custody, personal injury, adoption, wills, and social security disability cases. James has represented victims of domestic violence pro bono to help them get protective orders or divorces.

Legal Experience

Said, “My focus is on Cobb County families and upholding the laws so that our families can all feel safe and be safe in our homes.  That means locking up violent offenders.”

Said, “As a Superior Court judge, my role is not to make new law, but to interpret the laws enacted by the legislature, looking at the plain language of the statute and the intent or purpose behind the statute.”

James said he believes that low income criminal defendants should have access to investigators and expert witnesses, when necessary.

James said, “In civil cases, the court has a responsibility to make sure that the parties are able to secure representation, but not unreasonably delay the case.  For example, the benefit of a protective order should be granted on a temporary basis to the petitioner when the respondent seeks a continuance to obtain legal representation.”

- Said, “My focus is on Cobb County families and upholding the laws so that our families can all feel safe and be safe in our homes.  That means locking up violent offenders.”
- Said, “As a Superior Court judge, my role is not to make new law, but to interpret the laws enacted by the legislature, looking at the plain language of the statute and the intent or purpose behind the statute.”
- James said he believes that low income criminal defendants should have access to investigators and expert witnesses, when necessary.
- James said, “In civil cases, the court has a responsibility to make sure that the parties are able to secure representation, but not unreasonably delay the case.  For example, the benefit of a protective order should be granted on a temporary basis to the petitioner when the respondent seeks a continuance to obtain legal representation.”

Judicial Philosophy

James would continue to conduct some court proceedings on virtual platforms to make the Cobb County Superior Court more accessible.

He would make information regarding diversion programs and accountability courts available earlier in court proceedings.

- James would continue to conduct some court proceedings on virtual platforms to make the Cobb County Superior Court more accessible. 
- He would make information regarding diversion programs and accountability courts available earlier in court proceedings.

Judicial Administration

James is treasurer of the Parents Association at his daughter’s school.

- James is treasurer of the Parents Association at his daughter’s school.

Community Involvement

James Luttrell

- 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. 