Alice E. Benton at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Fulton County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Alice E. Benton
Judge · Fulton County Superior Court
Judicial assignments
- Atlanta Judicial CircuitJudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source 1 · Roster source 2
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Alice Benton joined the Fulton County Superior Court bench by Governor Brian P. Kemp in December 2023 and officially took office on January 10, 2024, bringing over thirty years of legal experience to her role
- She previously held the role of a Senior Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County and practiced civil and family law, leading her own firm from 2010 to 2024.
- She also worked in the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney; the Office of the Cobb County Solicitor General; and the Office of the Forsyth County Solicitor General
Education
- Law degree cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1994 and holds a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University.
- bachelor's in History — Vanderbilt University and a J
- University of Georgia School of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Running for re-election for the Georgia 5th Superior Court District Atlanta Circuit, with the general election scheduled for May 19, 2026.
- She was admitted to the practice of law in 1994 and has been recognized as an AV-rated lawyer, a Super Lawyer, and among the Top 10 Attorneys in Georgia Family Law
- Judge Benton emphasizes fairness, efficiency, and accountability in her courtroom.
- She also contributes to educational initiatives through Parents’ Council Boards at Furman University and Rhodes College
- Beyond her judicial duties, Benton is active in the community through organizations such as the State Bar of Georgia, Charles L. Weltner Inn of Court, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, Atlanta Bar Association, Junior League of Atlanta, and National Charity League.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Statewide
For Georgia Superior Court proceedings, statewide Rule 22 governs recording devices and courtroom recording; counsel should confirm judge approval and courtroom conditions before using recording, photographic, or comparable electronic presentation equipment.
The new version will take effect on May 1, 2018.Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Uniform Superior Court Rules
Fulton County Superior Court; Atlanta Judicial Circuit
Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗