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Eric Richardson has a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Rochester and a law degree from Cornell Law School, He lives with his wife, Karen, in Atlanta, and they have 3 children. He also volunteers as a board member with RevvedUp Kids, an organization that helps prevent child abuse

Eric A. Richardson

Eric is currently a judge at the State Court of Fulton County. He was appointed in 2013 by Governor Nathan Deal and is serving his 3rd term.

Eric is currently a judge at the State Court of Fulton County. Previously, he was a deputy city attorney and senior assistant attorney with the City of Atlanta, and a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP. 

As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients,

- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a partner at Troutman Sanders LLP, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients,

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Serves as a board member with Revv Up Kids, an organization that prevents child abuse and provides resources for children.

- Serves as a board member with Revv Up Kids, an organization that prevents child abuse and provides resources for children.

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- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 


Local Judges who hear misdemeanors and some civil cases

Fulton State Court Judge (Eric Richardson)

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