Ballotpedia: H. Patrick Haggard

Trellis Law: Judge H. Patrick Haggard

H. Patrick received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his law degree from John Marshall Law School. He and his wife Beth have three children. He is a member of the United Methodist Church.

H. Patrick was previously a lawyer in private practice. 

H. Patrick Haggard is currently a Superior Court Judge in the Western Judicial Circuit. He was appointed in 2011 and is serving his third term. He was the Chief Judge from 2017 to 2020. He was previously a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Winterville from 1992-2011.

Athens-Clarke County: Judge H. Patrick Haggard

WGAU, New Chief Judge named for Clarke, Oconee counties

As a Superior Court Judge, he hears felony, divorce, equity, and land ownership cases.

Has over 28 years of experience in private practice as a civil litigator and judge for several local courts.

- As a Superior Court Judge, he hears felony, divorce, equity, and land ownership cases.
- Has over 28 years of experience in private practice as a civil litigator and judge for several local courts.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

As Superior Court Judge, he started the Western Circuit Veterans Treatment Court to help veterans in the criminal justice system who need therapy and/or substance abuse treatment.

- As Superior Court Judge, he started the Western Circuit Veterans Treatment Court to help veterans in the criminal justice system who need therapy and/or substance abuse treatment.

Judicial Philosophy

- Member of the Oconee County Rotary Club.

Community Involvement

H. Patrick Haggard

- 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. 