John R. Mather at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Fulton County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
John R. Mather
Judge · Fulton County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- While specific landmark cases are not detailed in the available sources, Mather’s role as Chief Judge and his repeated elections indicate a significant contribution to the administration of justice in Fulton County
Education
- Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in 1977 and subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from Atlanta Law School in 1981.
Additional information
- Mather has run unopposed in recent elections, reflecting his established position within the local judicial system
- His educational background provided the foundation for his legal and judicial career in Georgia
- Fulton County State Court in Georgia, where he has also held the position of Chief Judge during his tenure.
- Seasoned jurist with decades of legal experience, a strong educational foundation, and a continuing role in Fulton County State Court, where he oversees a wide range of civil and criminal cases.
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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 ↗