--- title: "Craig L. Schwall Sr | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-l-schwall-sr" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-09-06" --- # Craig L. Schwall Sr 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 Schwall has served on the Superior Court bench since 2005 - Craig L. Schwall, Sr. is a judge of the Fulton County Superior Court in Georgia, serving in the 5th Judicial Administrative District since 2005 - Judge, State Court of Fulton County (2003–2005) - Judge, Fulton County Magistrate Court (1996–2003) - 1993–1996: Partner, Schwall & Schwall Attorneys at Law - Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, Georgia State University (1989–1995) - 1988–1993: Associate, Schwall, Ruff & Goodman and its successor Schwall & Ruff - Superior Court judge, Georgia (Atlanta Circuit) - Official site: Fulton County Superior Court — Judge Craig L. Schwall, Sr - He previously served as a judge for both the State Court of Fulton County and the Fulton County Magistrate Court - His career reflects a focus on treating all parties with dignity and ensuring the justice system works for everyone ### Education - Emory University School of Law — J.D. (1988) ### Additional information - Judge Schwall is known for fairness, respect, and clear court processes. - He has also served in the Family Division of the Superior Court - He has issued standing orders for criminal and civil case management to ensure consistency and efficiency. - He belongs to the American Bar Association, State Bar of Georgia, Federalist Society, Lamar Inn of Court (Fellow), and Lawyers Foundation of Georgia. ## 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/58af0237ce9168f520c4dc3b/) - [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0237ce9168f520c4dc3b/) - [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/58af0237ce9168f520c4dc3b/) - [Official court biography — Craig L. Schwall Sr](https://fultonsuperiorcourtga.gov/judge/judge-craig-l-schwall-sr) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-l-schwall-sr", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-l-schwall-sr", "name": "Craig L. Schwall Sr | KnowJudges", "description": "Craig L. Schwall Sr, Fulton County Superior Court. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-09-06", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-l-schwall-sr#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/craig-l-schwall-sr#judge", "name": "Craig L. 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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](https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/4/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/14025702/UNIFORM-SUPERIOR-COURT-RULES-2026_04_09.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.