--- title: "John Tally Martin Sr. | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-tally-martin-sr" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-25" --- # John Tally Martin Sr. Chattahoochee County Superior Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Chattahoochee County Superior 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. ## 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 ## 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 ### recording devices and courtroom access Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/6282641f3a739b0021d55d70/) - [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/6282641f3a739b0021d55d70/) - [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules) - [Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/) - [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/6282641f3a739b0021d55d70/) - [Gov. Kemp Announces Four Judicial Appointments](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-02-14/gov-kemp-announces-four-judicial-appointments) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-tally-martin-sr", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-tally-martin-sr", "name": "John Tally Martin Sr. | KnowJudges", "description": "John Tally Martin Sr., Chattahoochee County Superior Court. 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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.