Gerald has a Juris Doctor from the Santa Clara University School of Law.  He is a widower, and lives in Cobb County with his two sons. He is a member of Congregation Ner Tamid.

Gerald is an assistant district attorney. He works at the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office. He previously worked at the Magistrate Court of Cobb County, his own law practice, and an asset management company.

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

GA Bar

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

Ethics & Conduct

Currently, Gerald is an assistant district attorney. As an assistant district attorney, Gerald prosecutes cases for Cobb County. He represents the State in preliminary and bond hearings.

Previously, Gerald was a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, he heard probable cause hearings, bond hearings, and temporary protective order hearings. He also served as an Assisting Superior Court Judge. He began at the Magistrate Court working midnight to 8AM handling search and arrest warrants.

Previously, Gerald was an attorney operating his own law practice. As an attorney operating his own law practice, Gerald focused on civil litigation, which involves one party suing another. He also worked as a special assistant attorney general with the Georgia Department of Revenue where he represented the Department.

Previously, Gerald was general counsel for an asset management company. As a general counsel, Gerald was the chief lawyer for the company and advised on a wide variety of legal issues impacting the company.

- Currently, Gerald is an assistant district attorney. As an assistant district attorney, Gerald prosecutes cases for Cobb County. He represents the State in preliminary and bond hearings. 
- Previously, Gerald was a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, he heard probable cause hearings, bond hearings, and temporary protective order hearings. He also served as an Assisting Superior Court Judge. He began at the Magistrate Court working midnight to 8AM handling search and arrest warrants. 
- Previously, Gerald was an attorney operating his own law practice. As an attorney operating his own law practice, Gerald focused on civil litigation, which involves one party suing another. He also worked as a special assistant attorney general with the Georgia Department of Revenue where he represented the Department. 
- Previously, Gerald was general counsel for an asset management company. As a general counsel, Gerald was the chief lawyer for the company and advised on a wide variety of legal issues impacting the company.

Legal Experience

Cobb County Courier

Said, “My judicial philosophy is to always follow the law in a fair and equitable fashion: to listen and show respect to all members of our community.”

Said that he supports evidence-based treatment options for non-violent defendants with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Said, "I interpret and apply the law in a transparent, thoughtful, compassionate, and fair manner, using my education, as well as my legal and life experiences".

- Said, “My judicial philosophy is to always follow the law in a fair and equitable fashion: to listen and show respect to all members of our community.”
- Said that he supports evidence-based treatment options for non-violent defendants with mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Said, "I interpret and apply the law in a transparent, thoughtful, compassionate, and fair manner, using my education, as well as my legal and life experiences".

Judicial Philosophy

Said, “I think that with technology, the opportunities for transparency are growing by leaps and bounds. I’m certainly open to using technology to allow the public to view my courtroom whenever possible.”

Said, “Scheduling would be properly communicated, and flexibility provided when necessary, to ensure fairness and efficiency. As a judge, active listening is a key component to meeting all parties’ needs, wants, and arguments before the Court.”

- Said, “I think that with technology, the opportunities for transparency are growing by leaps and bounds. I’m certainly open to using technology to allow the public to view my courtroom whenever possible.”
- Said, “Scheduling would be properly communicated, and flexibility provided when necessary, to ensure fairness and efficiency. As a judge, active listening is a key component to meeting all parties’ needs, wants, and arguments before the Court.”

Judicial Administration

Serves on the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force in Kennesaw Georgia.

- Serves on the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force in Kennesaw Georgia.

Community Involvement

Gerald Moore

- 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. 