Trellis Law; Judge William A. Fears

Bill has a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law. He is a member of the First Baptist Church. Bill and his wife have two children. He is a native of Butts County.

Bill is a superior court judge in the Towaliga Judicial Circuit. He previously worked as an attorney.

Bill Fears was appointed as a superior court judge in 2003 and has served in this capacity since. 

Serves as a superior court judge since 2003 and established the Towaliga Accountability Courts in 2005, which offers alternatives for individuals who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse.

Was city attorney for City of Jackson and the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority for 4 years.

Had a solo practice and handled domestic cases, property disputes, probate matters, and criminal cases.

Has a law degree from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law.

- Serves as a superior court judge since 2003 and established the Towaliga Accountability Courts in 2005, which offers alternatives for individuals who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse.
- Was city attorney for City of Jackson and the Butts County Water and Sewer Authority for 4 years.
- Had a solo practice and handled domestic cases, property disputes, probate matters, and criminal cases.
- Has a law degree from the Woodrow Wilson College of Law.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, William A "Bill" Fears did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Is involved with the Butts County Recreation Department, the Butts County Rotary Club, and the Daughtery Foundation Board of Trustees.

Is a board member of the Gordon Foundatin.

- Is involved with the Butts County Recreation Department, the Butts County Rotary Club, and the Daughtery Foundation Board of Trustees.
- Is a board member of the Gordon Foundatin.

Community Involvement

William A "Bill" Fears

- 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. 