Statesboro Herald, Thompson becoming Ogeechee Circuit’s 4th Superior Court judge as court system grows

Grice Connect, New Superior Court Judge Ronnie Thompson sworn in and on the bench

Ronnie grew up on Tybee Island. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Armstrong State College and his law degree from Samford University Cumberland School of Law. He and his wife live in Effingham. They have five children and five grandchildren.

Ronnie was previously Effingham County State Court judge,a  part-time Municipal Court judge in Ricon, an attorney in private practice, and a public defender in the Ogeechee Circuit.

Ronnie Thompson is currently Superior Court Judge in Ogeechee Judicial Circuit and is serving his first term.

Trellis, Judge Ronald K Thompson Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Prior to his position on the Superior Court , was a judge for the Effingham County State Court starting in 2003.

Was previously a private practice attorney for 13 years, handling criminal defense, civil litigation, and real estate.

- Prior to his position on the Superior Court , was a judge for the Effingham County State Court starting in 2003.
- Was previously a private practice attorney for 13 years, handling criminal defense, civil litigation, and real estate.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Ronnie Thompson did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Said, "A judge is supposed to present a level playing field, and I’ve been trying to do that for 19 years."

- Said, "A judge is supposed to present a level playing field, and I’ve been trying to do that for 19 years."

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Ronnie Thompson

Ronnie grew up on Tybee Island. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from Armstrong State College and his Juris Doctorate from Samford University Cumberland School of Law. He and his wife, Crystal, live in Effingham. They have five children and five grandchildren.

He was previously Effingham County State Court judge, part-time Municipal Court judge in Ricon, an attorney in private practice, and a public defender in the Ogeechee Circuit.

Prior to his position on the Superior Court , he was a judge for the Effingham County State Court since 2003.

He was previously a private practice attorney for 13 years, where he handled criminal defense, civil litigation, and real estate.

- Prior to his position on the Superior Court , he was a judge for the Effingham County State Court since 2003.
- He was previously a private practice attorney for 13 years, where he handled criminal defense, civil litigation, and real estate.

As of March 19, 2024, Ronnie Thompson 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. 