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John has bachelor's degree in history from the University of Georgia and a doctor of law from University of Georgia School of Law.

John was previously a judge for Richmond County State Court, owner of John Flythe Attorney at Law, Associate Judge of Grovetown Municipal Court, and Assistant District Attorney for the Office of the District Attorney Augusta Judicial Circuit.

Augusta Georgia, Judge John Flythe

John Flythe is currently Superior Court Judge in Augusta Judicial Circuit. He was elected in 2017 and is serving his second term.

Trellis, Judge John Flythe Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Before beginning his judicial career, he was the sole lawyer in his own private law firm for eight years and worked two years as an assistant district attorney with the Augusta Judicial Circuit.

He received his doctor of law from University of Georgia School of Law in 1999.

- Before beginning his judicial career, he was the sole lawyer in his own private law firm for eight years and worked two years as an assistant district attorney with the Augusta Judicial Circuit.
- He received his doctor of law from University of Georgia School of Law in 1999.

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As of June 7, 2025, John Flythe did not have a website or any information online.

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John Flythe

- 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. 