Hatfield and Hatfield

Judge Hatfield is a native of Waycross and Ware County. He graduated from Waycross High School, the University of Georgia, and The University of Tulsa School of Law. He is married with two daughters

Judge Hatfield is a trial lawyer at Hatfield & Hatfield P.C.

Tommy Hatfield is the State Court Judge in Ware County. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term in this position.

At Hatfield and Hatfield, he practices personal injury, automobile wrecks, wrongful death, criminal defense, divorce, custody, domestic relations, and general litigation.

Licensed to practice in all trial courts in Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court.

Member of the Bars of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Georgia.

- At Hatfield and Hatfield, he practices personal injury, automobile wrecks, wrongful death, criminal defense, divorce, custody, domestic relations, and general litigation.
- Licensed to practice in all trial courts in Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Georgia Supreme Court.
- Member of the Bars of the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Georgia.

Legal Experience

Justia

Hatfield appealed an order finding him in criminal contempt of the Superior Court of Ware County. The decision was reversed.

- Hatfield appealed an order finding him in criminal contempt of the Superior Court of Ware County. The decision was reversed.

Ethics & Conduct

As of June 20, 2025, Tommy Hatfield did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Member of First Presbyterian Church of Waycross and serves as an Elder.

Works on musical projects in Waycross in his spare time.

- Member of First Presbyterian Church of Waycross and serves as an Elder.
- Works on musical projects in Waycross in his spare time.

Community Involvement

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Tommy Hatfield

- 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. 
