Superior Court of Georgia, Southwestern Judicial Circuit
The Superior Court of Georgia, Southwestern Judicial Circuit is a general-jurisdiction trial court in Georgia, where most civil and criminal cases are first heard. Its judges are chosen by nonpartisan election, the method Georgia uses for its judges. This page lists the court's sitting judges, from Georgia's official judicial directory.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Jimmie Brown | – |
| W. James Sizemore | – |
| R. Rucker Smith · Chief | – |
No former judges on record.
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Superior Court of Georgia, Southwestern Judicial Circuit are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 6-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: Administrative Office of the Courts of Georgia, Georgia Courts Directory; selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-07-01. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).