Georgia Supreme Court, Chief Justice Michael P Boggs

Michael is from Waycross. He has a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Psychology from Georgia Southern College and received his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law.  He lives in Pierce County with his wife Heather,

Michael was previously a Judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia, a Superior Court Judge in the Waycross Judicial Circuit, a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, an insurance defense attorney in Atlanta, a legislative aide for Georgia Congressman J. Roy Rowland

Michael P. Boggs is currently a Justice on the Supreme Court of Georgia, where he has been since 2016. He was appointed in 2016 and elected 2018 and 2022. He previously was on the  the Superior Court of the Waycross Judicial Circuit in 2004, and as a State Representative to the Georgia General Assembly in 2000.

In law school, he was a member of the Moot Court Board and the ABA/Law School Division moot court competition team, was awarded membership in the Order of Barristers, and was elected to the Student Government Association.

Has general civil trial practice focusing on personal injury, domestic relations, and real estate matters.

Founded the Waycross Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program and served as its Presiding Judge.

Served as a member of Georgia’s Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform in 2011, and as co-chair of the Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Council from 2012 to 2018.

Is the chair of the Judicial Council of Georgia, the policy-making body for the judicial branch.

- In law school, he was a member of the Moot Court Board and the ABA/Law School Division moot court competition team, was awarded membership in the Order of Barristers, and was elected to the Student Government Association.
- Has general civil trial practice focusing on personal injury, domestic relations, and real estate matters.
- Founded the Waycross Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program and served as its Presiding Judge.
- Served as a member of Georgia’s Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform in 2011, and as co-chair of the Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Council from 2012 to 2018.
- Is the chair of the Judicial Council of Georgia, the policy-making body for the judicial branch.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Michael P. Boggs did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Received recognition for his support of the Magnolia House Shelter for abused women and child victims of domestic violence and was awarded the Boy Scouts of America “Golden Eagle” Award for his service to the community.

- Received recognition for his support of the Magnolia House Shelter for abused women and child victims of domestic violence and was awarded the Boy Scouts of America “Golden Eagle” Award for his service to the community.

Community Involvement

Judicial Administration

Ethics & Conduct

Michael P. Boggs

- The Georgia Supreme Court is very similar to the US Supreme Court. The Georgia Supreme Court consists of nine judges called Justices. They are the final authority on the Georgia Constitution. 
- Supreme Court Justices are the final court for appeals in the State of Georgia. This means they hear all types of civil cases, criminal cases, and cases involving the State of Georgia. 
- Supreme Court Justices hear cases to determine if a prisoner is being held by the state in error. They hear any cases involving the death penalty or the potential of the death penalty. 
- Unlike trial courts, Supreme Court Justices do not decide cases on their own. Instead the decisions are made as a group by majority vote. An individual Justice will then publish a majority opinion.
- The Supreme Court Justices internally choose a Supreme Court Chief Justice, who presides over oral arguments, leads case deliberations, chairs the Judicial Council of Georgia, and serves four year terms.
- Supreme Court Justices are elected to six year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide. The Governor can appoint Supreme Court Justices when vacancies arise.