Georgia Superior Court, T. Craig Earnest Sworn In As Superior Court Judge

State Bar of Georgia, Hon. Thomas Craig Earnest

Craig has an associate’s degree from Bainbridge Junior College, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia, and a law degree from the University of Alabama. Craug lives with his wife and two children in Donalsonville, GA.

Craig serves as a superior court judge. Previously, he worked as a district attorney, an assistant district attorney, and in private practice.

Craig Earnst was appointed as a superior court judge by Governor Nathan Deal in 2018. 

Serves as a superior court judge since 2018.

Worked as a district attorney from 2009 until 2018 and as an assistant district attorney for 9 years. The district attorney's office is responsible for investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of crimes.

Has a law degree from the University of Alabama.

- Serves as a superior court judge since 2018.
- Worked as a district attorney from 2009 until 2018 and as an assistant district attorney for 9 years. The district attorney's office is responsible for investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of crimes.
- Has a law degree from the University of Alabama.

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As of March 19, 2024, T Craig Earnest did not have a website or any information online.

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T Craig Earnest

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 