David B. Irwin

Professional career

• Long‐time judge of the Rockdale County Superior Court in Georgia, serving from 1998 until his retirement on October 31, 2020
• 1998–2020: Elected Judge of the Rockdale Judicial Circuit, re‐elected in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2012, and 2016
• 1985–1996: Partner at Barksdale, Irwin, Tally & Sharp
• held the role of Chief Judge of the Rockdale Circuit

Education

Additional information

• 1982–1985: Attorney in private practice He also held the role of a public defender for the Rockdale Judicial Circuit and as a member of the Georgia State House of Representatives (1991–1992)
• As Chief Judge, he oversaw the trial court of general jurisdiction for Rockdale County, which handles felony cases, civil matters, family law, and other general jurisdiction cases
• His retirement prompted the Judicial Nominating Commission of Georgia to seek new candidates to fill the Rockdale Judicial Circuit vacancy
• Judge Irwin’s career combined judicial leadership, legal practice, and public service.