James P. Brown Jr. at a glance
- Current role
- Judge Pro Tem.
- Current assignment
- Henry County Juvenile Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
James P. Brown Jr.
Judge Pro Tem. · Henry County Juvenile Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Judge Pro Tempore of the Henry County Juvenile Court in McDonough, Georgia, serving in that role for over 50 years
- In recent years, Henry County celebrated his 55‐year milestone as an active attorney and judge, with colleagues and community members attending the event
Education
- Graduated from Henry County High School in 1962; earned a B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1967; received his J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1971
Additional information
- Ran his own practice until 2004, when Chief Judge Andrew “Buddy” Welch Jr. invited him to take on a regular juvenile caseload
- Early Career: After military service, Brown began his legal practice in 1971, initially assisted by then‐Judge Tom Ellis
- Brown’s legal career spans 55 years in Henry County’s judicial and legal system
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗