Elizabeth E. Coolidge at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Chatham County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Elizabeth E. Coolidge
Judge · Chatham County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- In 2016, Coolidge was appointed Director of Indigent Defense Services for Chatham County, where she established the Misdemeanor Defense Office to provide legal representation for individuals unable to afford counsel.
- Began her legal career as an assistant public defender for the Chatham County Public Defender’s Office, serving until 2009, before entering private practice as a partner at Crouch & Coolidge.
Education
- Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law in — J.D. (2005)
- Bachelor of Arts in History from Willamette University in 2000
Additional information
- Elected to the Chatham County State Court bench in 2020 and currently serves Seat 1, with her term extending until May 21, 2028.
- She later founded the Coolidge Law Group, practicing from 2012 to 2016
- In her role, she presides over legal proceedings, interprets laws, and ensures fair application of the law within her jurisdiction
- Actively engaged in the community.
- Her professional and community contributions highlight her dedication to both the legal system and local civic initiatives
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Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
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