John Tally Martin Sr. at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Chattahoochee County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
John Tally Martin Sr.
Judicial assignments
- Chattahoochee Judicial CircuitJudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source 1 · Roster source 2
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Also a partner at The Martin Law Firm, LLP, where he has practiced since 1995
- Superior Court judge serving on the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit in Georgia, appointed by Governor Brian Kemp in 2022 to replace Judge William C. Rumer
Education
- Undergraduate degree — University of Georgia
- Law degree — Mississippi College
Additional information
- Martin was appointed in March 2022 by Governor Brian Kemp, swearing in at the Georgia Capitol.
- Before joining the judiciary, Martin practiced law for 17 years alongside his father, Frank K. Martin, a former prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and mayor.
- In his own words, Martin’s judicial role was not a pre‐planned career goal, but he was inspired by fellow judge Ben Land’s transition to the bench.
- The firm is nationally recognized for its trial work, with John being lead counsel in a personal injury case which resulted in the largest verdict in Muscogee County history.
- He emphasizes the importance of empathy, strong work ethic, and understanding people from all walks of life — values modeled by his father
- He is a Georgia Bar member for 27 years and has been a sole practitioner since his father’s death
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 ↗
Statewide
For Georgia Superior Court proceedings, statewide Rule 22 governs recording devices and courtroom recording; counsel should confirm judge approval and courtroom conditions before using recording, photographic, or comparable electronic presentation equipment.
The new version will take effect on May 1, 2018.Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Uniform Superior Court Rules
Chattahoochee County Superior Court; Harris County Superior Court; Marion County Superior Court; Muscogee County Superior Court; Talbot County Superior Court; Taylor County Superior Court; Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
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 ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 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 ↗Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗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 ↗