Hall County, Kelley M. Robertson

Kelley is from Buford, Georgia and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Emory University and a Law Degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She resides in Gainesville, Georgia with her husband, and two sons. 

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Kelley has experience as the chief assistant district attorney in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, as a special U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. 

Kelley Martin Robertson is the State Court Judge in Hall County. She was appointed to this position in 2023, and is serving her first term. 

As a state court judge, she presides over misdemeanors and non-equity civil matters.

As a prosecutor in the district attorney’s (DA) office, she primarily dealt with prosecuting crimes against children.

Received a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002.

- As a state court judge, she presides over misdemeanors and non-equity civil matters.
- As a prosecutor in the district attorney’s (DA) office, she primarily dealt with prosecuting crimes against children.
- Received a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Kelley Martin Robertson did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Serves on the boards of Gateway Domestic Violence Center and Rape Response, and is a member of the Orr Inn of Court and the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville.

Former board member of the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, and former volunteer of the organization, Safe Kids Worldwide.

Served as a Volunteer Instructor at various programs with the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, including Train the Trainers, Basic Prosecutors’ Boot Camp, Summer Conference and Advanced Crimes against Children.

- Serves on the boards of Gateway Domestic Violence Center and Rape Response, and is a member of the Orr Inn of Court and the Kiwanis Club of Gainesville.
- Former board member of the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, and former volunteer of the organization, Safe Kids Worldwide.
- Served as a Volunteer Instructor at various programs with the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, including Train the Trainers, Basic Prosecutors’ Boot Camp, Summer Conference and Advanced Crimes against Children.

Community Involvement

Kelley Martin Robertson

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
