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Georgia Superior Courts, Governor Deal Swears in Judge Brenda Trammell and Judge Alison Burleson

Brenda holds a bachelor's degree from Tift College and a law degree from the University of Georgia. She is married to her husband, William, with whom they have ten children. Their family resides in Eatonton. 

Brenda previously practiced as a sole practitioner for her own law firm. 

Brenda Holbert Trammell is the Superior Court Judge for the Ocmulgee Circuit of the 8th Superior Court District of Georgia. She was appointed in 2014, and was elected to this position in 2016. She has served for two terms. 

OCMULGEE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ADULT TREATMENT COURT COLLABORATIVE

Received Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia as of 1977.

As Superior Court Judge for the Ocmulgee Circuit, she also serves as the Judge for the Mental Health track.

- Received Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia as of 1977.
- As Superior Court Judge for the Ocmulgee Circuit, she also serves as the Judge for the Mental Health track.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Brenda Holbert Trammell did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Georgia judge greenlights property tax savings for Rivian EV plant

Granted property tax reduction for the Rivian electric vehicle plant, approving bonds of $700 million as a part of its planned factory in southern Morgan and Walton counties in 2023.

- Granted property tax reduction for the Rivian electric vehicle plant, approving bonds of $700 million as a part of its planned factory in southern Morgan and Walton counties in 2023.

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Brenda Holbert Trammell

Brenda and her husband have ten children. 

Brenda was sole practicioner in her own practice, Brenda Holbert Trammell, Attorney at Law.. 

Brenda Holbert Trammell is a judge of the Ocmulgee Circuit of the 8th Superior Court District of Georgia. She was appointed in 2014 and then won the election in 2016.

As of April 23, 2024, Brenda Holbert Trammell did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- 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. 