Alice Benton is from Georgia. She has a bachelor 27s degree from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from the University of Georgia. She is involved with St. Philip's Cathedral, Junior League of Atlanta Inc., NCL, and other charitable activities.

Alice Benton is from Georgia. She has a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and a law degree from the University of Georgia. 

Alice is a judge on the Fulton County Superior Court bench. She previously worked as a senior assistant district attorney in Fulton County and a civil attorney in private practice, where she led her own firm specializing in family law. 

Alice is a judge on the Fulton County Superior Court bench. She previously worked as a senior assistant district attorney in Fulton County and a civil attorney in private practice.

Alice is currently a judge on the Fulton County Superior Court. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Brian P. Kemp in December 2023 and officially took office in January 2024.

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As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

Believes citizens deserve timely resolution of civil disputes and criminal trials, and as a judge, reduces the number of old cases through hard work and experience.

Believes citizens deserve timely resolution of civil disputes and criminal trials.

- Believes citizens deserve timely resolution of civil disputes and criminal trials.

Judicial Administration

Believes in serving the best interests of children and families in need by providing "compassionate and prompt attention."

Believes in serving the best interests of children and families in need through compassionate and prompt attention.

- Believes in serving the best interests of children and families in need through compassionate and prompt attention.

Judicial Philosophy

Involved with St. Philip’s Cathedral, Junior League of Atlanta Inc., and NCL.

Contributes to educational advancement through participation in the Parents’ Council Boards at Furman University and Rhodes College.

- Involved with St. Philip’s Cathedral, Junior League of Atlanta Inc., and NCL.
- Contributes to educational advancement through participation in the Parents’ Council Boards at Furman University and Rhodes College.

Community Involvement

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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. 