Trellis Law, Judge Bryan Johnson

Bryan and his wife have two children. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and his law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. 

Prior to his time on the Superior Court, Bryan was the judge for the Rome Municipal Court. He also served as Floyd County Administrator. He started as an associate, eventually becoming a named partner at Cox, Byington, Twyman, & Johnson. Prior to moving to Rome, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Clayton County District Attorneys Office. 

Bryan Thomas Johnson serves as a Superior Court Judge in Rome Judicial Circuit, first being elected in 2020. 

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Earned his law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law.

As Superior Court judge, presides over trials and hearings, applies the law, and ensures fair and just decisions in legal matters within their jurisdiction.

As municipal court judge, presided over legal proceedings adjudicating cases involving violations of local ordinances, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors.

Worked in private practice, providing legal representation and advice to individual clients or businesses, handling various legal matters such as drafting contracts, advising on business transactions, representing clients in court, and providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues.

As an Assistant District Attorney, prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state or jurisdiction, presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and advocating for the prosecution in court proceedings.

- Earned his law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law.
- As Superior Court judge, presides over trials and hearings, applies the law, and ensures fair and just decisions in legal matters within their jurisdiction.
- As municipal court judge, presided over legal proceedings adjudicating cases involving violations of local ordinances, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors.
- Worked in private practice, providing legal representation and advice to individual clients or businesses, handling various legal matters such as drafting contracts, advising on business transactions, representing clients in court, and providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues.
- As an Assistant District Attorney, prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state or jurisdiction, presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and advocating for the prosecution in court proceedings.

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As of March 19, 2024, Bryan Thomas Johnson did not have a website or any information online.

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Judicial Administration

Atlanta Journal Constitution, Judge orders Rome ‘forever chemicals’ settlement be made public

Ruled that the financial terms of a legal settlement between the city of Rome and several chemical companies are not a trade secret and ordered the release of records showing damages paid to the city for toxic contamination of its drinking water.

- Ruled that the financial terms of a legal settlement between the city of Rome and several chemical companies are not a trade secret and ordered the release of records showing damages paid to the city for toxic contamination of its drinking water.

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Bryan Thomas Johnson

Bryan Johnson and his wife Emily have two children. He earned his Bachelors degree from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. 

Earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law.

Serves as a Superior Court Judge in Rome Judicial Circuit. In this role, he presides over trials and hearings, applies the law, and ensures fair and just decisions in legal matters within their jurisdiction.

Served as the judge for the Rome Municipal Court. In this role, he presided over legal proceedings adjudicating cases involving violations of local ordinances, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors.

Worked in private practice, where he provided legal representation and advice to individual clients or businesses, handling various legal matters such as drafting contracts, advising on business transactions, representing clients in court, and providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues.

Worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Clayton County District Attorneys Office. In this role, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state or jurisdiction, presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and advocating for the prosecution in court proceedings.

- Earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law.
- Serves as a Superior Court Judge in Rome Judicial Circuit. In this role, he presides over trials and hearings, applies the law, and ensures fair and just decisions in legal matters within their jurisdiction.
- Served as the judge for the Rome Municipal Court. In this role, he presided over legal proceedings adjudicating cases involving violations of local ordinances, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors.
- Worked in private practice, where he provided legal representation and advice to individual clients or businesses, handling various legal matters such as drafting contracts, advising on business transactions, representing clients in court, and providing legal counsel on a wide range of issues.
- Worked as an Assistant District Attorney for Clayton County District Attorneys Office. In this role, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state or jurisdiction, presenting evidence, questioning witnesses, and advocating for the prosecution in court proceedings.

As of March 19, 2024, Bryan Thomas Johnson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 