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Judge Golden earned a bachelor's degree from Valdosta State College and a juris doctor at the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. She is married with one child.

Judge Golden was a partner at Ryan & Golden. She also worked as an Assistant District Attorney and Deputy Solicitor.

Ellen S. Golden is a State Court Judge in Lowndes County. She was appointed in 2014.

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Has 34 years of legal experience in workers' compensation, arbitration and mediation, and personal injury.

Said, "I have past litigation experience as I worked as an Assistant District Attorney and Deputy Solicitor for many years. In addition, I am a registered civil mediator."

Served as a speaker at seminars offered by the Georgia School Board Association, the local Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation.

- Has 34 years of legal experience in workers' compensation, arbitration and mediation, and personal injury.
- Said, "I have past litigation experience as I worked as an Assistant District Attorney and Deputy Solicitor for many years. In addition, I am a registered civil mediator."
- Served as a speaker at seminars offered by the Georgia School Board Association, the local Chamber of Commerce, and the Georgia State Board of Workers' Compensation.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Ellen S Golden did not have a website or any information online.

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Helped establish the Lowndes County DUI Court.

- Helped establish the Lowndes County DUI Court.

Judicial Administration

Served on the Board of Directors for the Lowndes County Children Advocacy Center from 2002 to 2008 and was Chair on the Board of Directors for the Lowndes County Children Advocacy Center from 2005 to 2006.

Has served as the Chair of the State Board of Workers Compensation Advisory Council Legislative Committee.

- Served on the Board of Directors for the Lowndes County Children Advocacy Center from 2002 to 2008 and was Chair on the Board of Directors for the Lowndes County Children Advocacy Center from 2005 to 2006.
- Has served as the Chair of the State Board of Workers Compensation Advisory Council Legislative Committee.

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Ellen S Golden

- 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. 
