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Wesley received a degree in political science from Auburn University. He also graduated from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in Macon. Wesley lives with his wife, and they have one son.

Wesley has been a lawyer in Troup County for 33 years at Daniel, Hadden & Meadors. He previously owned his own law firm. He also joined the firm of Duncan, Thomasson & Leonard in 1999. Wesley was appointed judge for the City of West Point Municipal Court in 2009, and has served as special assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia since 2001.

Wesley Leonard is currently the State Court Judge for Troup County. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

Was president and vice president of the Troup County Bar Association.

Is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

- Was president and vice president of the Troup County Bar Association.
- Is a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Wesley Leonard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "While there are a great number of repeat offenders who must be punished, much of what we do is attempt to modify behavior of otherwise good people to make them think twice before making another bad decision."

Said most offenders are "normal, ordinary, responsible people."

- Said, "While there are a great number of repeat offenders who must be punished, much of what we do is attempt to modify behavior of otherwise good people to make them think twice before making another bad decision."
- Said most offenders are "normal, ordinary, responsible people."

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Said, "[My] civic activities include membership in the LaGrange Kiwanis Club...and volunteering with United Way."

- Said, "[My] civic activities include membership in the LaGrange Kiwanis Club...and volunteering with United Way."

Community Involvement

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Wesley Leonard

- 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. 
