--- title: "Alice E. Benton | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alice-e-benton" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-25" --- # Alice E. Benton Fulton County Superior Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Fulton County Superior Court - State: Georgia - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-08-25 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## 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. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic devices and recording Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording devices and courtroom access Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/65e77e8473dea7002805bf20/) - [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/65e77e8473dea7002805bf20/) - [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules) - [Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/) - [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/65e77e8473dea7002805bf20/) - [Gov. Kemp Announces Five Appointments to Superior Courts](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-12-14/gov-kemp-announces-five-appointments-superior-courts) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alice-e-benton", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alice-e-benton", "name": "Alice E. Benton | KnowJudges", "description": "Alice E. Benton, Fulton County Superior Court. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-08-25", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alice-e-benton#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/alice-e-benton#judge", "name": "Alice E. 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