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# Ashley Palmer

Cobb County State Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Cobb County State 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

- She later transitioned to public service, serving as an Assistant Public Defender in the Clayton Judicial Circuit, followed by roles as Staff Attorney and Senior Assistant County Attorney in the Fulton County Attorney’s Office
- She filled the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Eric Brewton to Division I of the same court

### Education

- Both a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Vanderbilt University.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Vanderbilt University

### Additional information

- Joined the Cobb County State Court, Division II, by Governor Brian Kemp in April 2021, officially assuming office on May 1, 2021.
- Ms. Palmer served as an attorney at the firm of Powell Goldstein LLP (N/K/A Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner), as well.
- In her role, she presides over misdemeanor traffic offenses and related violations
- Previously, she worked as Staff Attorney for the Office of the Fulton County Attorney after serving as Assistant Public Defender for the Circuit Public Defender's Office, Clayton Judicial Circuit.
- Began her legal career at Powell Goldstein LLP (now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner), specializing in bankruptcy litigation and securities, corporate, and fiduciary litigation.
- She is also a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the High School Mock Trial State Finals Planning Committee, and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys

## 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


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/63a3287ebd285a0027dc81f0/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/63a3287ebd285a0027dc81f0/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/63a3287ebd285a0027dc81f0/)
- [Governor Kemp Names Four Judicial Appointments](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2021-04-29/governor-kemp-names-four-judicial-appointments)

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