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# John Stephen (Steve) Jenkins Sr

Elbert County State Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Elbert County State Court
- State: Georgia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-25

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic devices and recording

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules

[Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0228ce9168f520c4da3e/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0228ce9168f520c4da3e/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0228ce9168f520c4da3e/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- John Stephen “Steve” Jenkins Sr. was a distinguished attorney and judge in Georgia, serving as Elbert County State Court Judge from 2013 until his retirement in 2024
- Practiced in all areas of law — from civil to criminal — as both an attorney and judge, earning a comprehensive understanding of the legal system
- Recognized by the State Bar of Georgia for his contributions to the justice system
- His judicial tenure spanned over 11 years, during which he was recognized for his dedication to justice and community service

### Education


### Additional information

- 31, 2024, after nearly a decade of service on the State Court bench.
- Judge Jenkins began his legal career in 1970, initially practicing in the Atlanta area before moving his family to Elberton, Georgia, in 1978.
- Continued to practice law at Dyal Jenkins, P.C. alongside colleagues after retirement
- Even after retirement, Judge Jenkins remains active in the legal community, practicing law at Dyal Jenkins, P.C. in Elberton
- In addition to his judicial role, he held the role of City Attorney for the City of Elberton.
- His retirement was marked by a special ceremony in Elberton, where a portrait of him was unveiled in the Elbert County Courthouse.
- Judge Jenkins retired on Dec.