Chief Judge Lawton E. Stephens
P. O. Box 8064
Athens, Georgia 30603
Phone: 706-613-3175
Fax: 706-613-3179

Secretary -Diane Russell

Judge Stephens was appointed to the Superior Court bench in 1991 by Governor Zell Miller. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and the University of Georgia School of Law. Other public offices include service as an assistant solicitor of the State Court of Clarke County and as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Judge Steve C. Jones
P. O. Box 1623
Athens, Georgia 30603-1623
Phone: 706-613-3780
Fax: 706-613-3782

Secretary -Tammy Mize

Judge Jones was appointed to the Superior Court on December 1, 1995 by Governor Zell Miller. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law. Judge Jones has also been an assistant district attorney for the Western Judicial Circuit and Judge of the Municipal Court of Athens-Clarke County.

Judge David R. Sweat
P.O. Box 1706
Athens, GA 30603
Phone: 706-613-3185
FAX: 706-613-3187

Secretary - Sophia Tooten

Elected for an initial term beginning January 1, 2003. Judge Sweat is a graduate of Augusta College and University of Georgia School of Law.

Senior Judge Joseph J. Gaines
P. O. Box 8045
Athens, Georgia 30603
Phone: 706-613-3161
Fax: 706-613-3169

Judge Gaines was appointed to the Superior Court bench on November 11, 1976 by Governor George Busbee. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and the University of Georgia School of Law. Judge Gaines also has served as the city attorney for Athens.