Ballotpedia: H. Patrick Haggard

Trellis Law: Judge H. Patrick Haggard

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. 