Judge James A. Kiger: Biography & Judicial Service | KnowJudges

# James A. Kiger
Judge · [Douglas County Superior Court](/kyj/court/ga/douglas-county-superior-court)

## Judicial assignments
[Douglas Judicial Circuit](/kyj/court/ga/douglas-judicial-circuit)JudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. [Roster source 1](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#home/directory-entries/6a6760d6748d46f158132dab/) · [Roster source 2](https://us-api.knack.com/v1/pages/scene_1/views/view_5/records?rows_per_page=1000&page=1&filters=%7B%22match%22%3A+%22and%22%2C+%22rules%22%3A+%5B%7B%22field%22%3A+%22field_19%22%2C+%22operator%22%3A+%22is%22%2C+%22value%22%3A+%22Superior+Court+Judges%22%7D%5D%7D)
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.

## James A. Kiger at a glance
Current roleJudge
Court[Douglas County Superior Court](/kyj/court/ga/douglas-county-superior-court)
Current assignment[Douglas County Superior Court](/kyj/court/ga/douglas-county-superior-court)
JurisdictionGeorgia · State
Judicial serviceActive

## Biography

### Professional career

- In early 2026, Governor Brian Kemp appointed Judge Kiger to the Superior Court of the Douglas Judicial Circuit, filling a vacancy created by the passage of Senate Bill 88
- Studies at the University of Georgia School of Law in 1991, equipping him with the legal foundation that has supported his decades-long career in both private practice and public service
- Recognized for his integrity, compassion, and dedication to equal justice under the law
- His extensive experience includes representing clients in complex legal matters and advocating for fairness and justice throughout Douglas County

### Education


### Additional information

- James A.
- Began his legal career in private practice with a general trial law firm in Valdosta, Georgia, before committing to public service.
- “Jim” Kiger has dedicated over three decades to the legal profession, with 28 years at the Douglas County Public Defender’s Office, where he rose to the position of Chief Assistant Public Defender.

## Sources

Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
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### Georgia Courts Directory
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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Uniform Superior Court Rules](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-815bee855bfd141a25d75d36) — Superior Court proceedings. 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.