Clarence attended Savannah State University and has a bachelor's degree in criminal sustice, a master's degree in public administration and a law degree from Nova Southeastern University. 

Clarence worked as Associate Attorney in a Law Office and for the City of Atlanta, and a Managing Partner for a Professional Corporation he founded before being elected to serve in Rockdale County probate court in 2016 and 2020. 


Clarence Cuthpert, Jr. serves as Chief State Court Judge in the Georgia State Court, appointed by Governor Kemp in 2021.

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Received Law Degree from Nova Southeastern University.

Appointed Chief State Court Judge in the Georgia State Court in 2021.

Worked over 20 years as Associate Attorney of the City of Atlanta and a Law Office.

Served as Managing Partner of Professional Corporation for over 15 years.

Elected to serve in the Rockdale County probate court in 2016 and 2020.

Held position as member of the Conyers Rockdale Judiciary Community for more than seven years.

- Received Law Degree from Nova Southeastern University.
- Appointed Chief State Court Judge in the Georgia State Court in 2021.
- Worked over 20 years as Associate Attorney of the City of Atlanta and a Law Office.
- Served as Managing Partner of Professional Corporation for over 15 years.
- Elected to serve in the Rockdale County probate court in 2016 and 2020.
- Held position as member of the Conyers Rockdale Judiciary Community for more than seven years.

Legal Experience

Said he is "dedicated to a higher standard and a strong work ethic.  As the former Chief State Court Judge... prides himself in the standards of integrity, equality, and accessibility... set forth by our laws for ALL people in ALL groups.

Believes emphasizing accountability for offenders alongside opportunities for rehabilitation is considered just treatment.

- Said he is "dedicated to a higher standard and a strong work ethic.  As the former Chief State Court Judge... prides himself in the standards of integrity, equality, and accessibility... set forth by our laws for ALL people in ALL groups.
- Believes emphasizing accountability for offenders alongside opportunities for rehabilitation is considered just treatment.

Ethics & Conduct

As of March 19, 2024, Clarence Cuthpert, Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Holds honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, equality, and accessibility as core values.

Said "Each citizen is afforded certain legal rights...our Constitution provides that every person accused of wrongdoing has the right to a fair trial...The competence of the judge is essential to protecting the public and cannot be overlooked. "

Believes an effective judge attempts to find common ground rather than taking sides.

- Holds honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, equality, and accessibility as core values.
- Said "Each citizen is afforded certain legal rights...our Constitution provides that every person accused of wrongdoing has the right to a fair trial...The competence of the judge is essential to protecting the public and cannot be overlooked. "
- Believes an effective judge attempts to find common ground rather than taking sides.

Judicial Philosophy

Served as Board Member for Kiwanis Club, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club, and United Way.

Formed the organization "Protecting our Elderly and at-risk Adults with Resources for better Living (PEARL)," which received a grant from the US Department of Justice in 2020.

Helped organize and implement Town Hall Meetings for Veterans and Veterans Services.

Serves as a member of the Rotary Club of Rockdale.

- Served as Board Member for Kiwanis Club, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club, and United Way.
- Formed the organization "Protecting our Elderly and at-risk Adults with Resources for better Living (PEARL)," which received a grant from the US Department of Justice in 2020.
- Helped organize and implement Town Hall Meetings for Veterans and Veterans Services.
- Serves as a member of the Rotary Club of Rockdale.

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Clarence Cuthpert, Jr

Clarence Cuthpert Jr. attended Savannah State University and holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice,  Masters Degree in Public Administration and a Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree from Nova Southeastern University. 

Worked as Associate Attorney in a Law Office and for the City of Atlanta, and a Managing Partner for a Professional Corporation he founded before being elected to serve in Rockdale County probate court in 2016, and 2020. 


Currently serves as Chief State Court Judge in the Georgia State Court, appointed by Governor Kemp in 2021.

Received Law Degree from Nova Southeastern University

- Received Law Degree from Nova Southeastern University
- Appointed Chief State Court Judge in the Georgia State Court in 2021.
- Worked over 20 years as Associate Attorney of the City of Atlanta and a Law Office.
- Served as Managing Partner of Professional Corporation for over 15 years.
- Elected to serve in the Rockdale County probate court in 2016 and 2020.
- Held position as member of the Conyers Rockdale Judiciary Community for more than seven years.

Said core values are honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, equality, and accessibility.

Said " each citizen is afforded certain legal rights...our Constitution provides that every person accused of wrongdoing has the right to a fair trial...The competence of the judge is essential to protecting the public and cannot be overlooked. "

- Said core values are honesty, integrity, respect, fairness, equality, and accessibility.
- Said " each citizen is afforded certain legal rights...our Constitution provides that every person accused of wrongdoing has the right to a fair trial...The competence of the judge is essential to protecting the public and cannot be overlooked. "
- Believes an effective judge attempts to find common ground rather than taking sides.

Formed the organization, Protecting our Elderly and at-risk Adults with Resources for better Living (PEARL), which received a grant from the US Department of Justice in 2020.

Helped organize implement Town Hall Meetings for Veterans and Veterans Services.

Serves as a member of the Rotary Club of Rockdale

- Served as Board Member for Kiwanis Club, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Club, and United Way.
- Formed the organization, Protecting our Elderly and at-risk Adults with Resources for better Living (PEARL), which received a grant from the US Department of Justice in 2020.
- Helped organize implement Town Hall Meetings for Veterans and Veterans Services.
- Serves as a member of the Rotary Club of Rockdale

Has experience as Associate Attorney and Managing Partner working for the state and in Law Offices. He was also elected to serve in probate court in 2016 and 2020. 

- Received Law Degree from Nova Southeastern University
- Appointed Chief State Court Judge in the Georgia State Court in 2021.
- Worked over 20 years as Associate Attorney of the City of Atlanta and a Law Office.
- Served as Managing Partner of Professional Corporation for over 15 years.
- Elected to serve in the Rockdale County probate court in 2016 and 2020.

As of April 2, 2024, Clarence Cuthpert, Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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. 