Trellis, Judge Clayton A Tomlinson Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Clay has a bachelor's degree from Valdosta State University and a law degree from Mercer University. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. 

Clay is currently a superior court judge. Previously, he was a judge for the Alapha Judicial Circuit Judicial Court. 

Clay Alan Tomlinson was elected as a superior court judge for the Alapha Judicial Circuit in 2016 and still serves in this capacity.

Serves as a superior court judge and previously served as a judge in juvenile court.

- Serves as a superior court judge and previously served as a judge in juvenile court.
- Has a law degree from Mercer University.

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As of June 6, 2025, Clayton "Clay" Alan Tomlinson did not have a website or any information online.

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Clayton "Clay" Alan Tomlinson

- 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. 