Georgia Superior Courts, Howard C. Kaufold, Jr. Sworn In As Superior Court Judge

Howard has undergraduate and law degrees from Mercer University. He and his wife have three children and live in Vidalia, Georgia. 

Before Howard's judgeship, he worked as a partner at Kaufold and Everett. 

Howard Kaufold has served as a Superior Court judge since 2018.

Has served as a superior court judge since 2018.

- Has served as a superior court judge since 2018.
- Has a law degree from Mercer University.

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As of March 19, 2024, Howard C. Kaufold, Jr did not have a website or any information online.

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Howard C. Kaufold, Jr

Howard is currently a superior court judge. Previously, he worked as a partner at Kaufold and Everett. 

Howard Kaufold has served as a superior court judge since 2018.

As of March 19, 2024, Howard C. Kaufold, Jr 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. 