John Wheaton

Professional career

• Probate judge for Lee County, Georgia, serving until 2016 when he chose not to seek re‐election
• Wheaton did not seek re‐election in 2016, and Melanie Gahring was elected to succeed him as Lee County probate judge
• His tenure ended in 2016, and he was succeeded by another judge elected in the county’s judicial race
• In 2013–2014, Wheaton was involved in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Lee County Associate Probate Judge Kathie Cash
• John Wheaton’s judicial career in Lee County, Georgia, was marked by his role as probate judge, his legal background, and a high‐profile employment dispute

Education

Additional information

• Also associated with law firms in Atlanta, including Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, during his judicial service
• Cash alleged she was dismissed after reporting alleged misconduct by Wheaton’s granddaughter, a court clerk, and the case was tentatively settled for $150,000 by the county’s insurance carrier
• John Wheaton held the role of the probate judge for Lee County, Georgia, a judicial position responsible for overseeing matters such as wills, estates, guardianships, and related legal cases.
• According to, Wheaton was admitted to the Georgia bar (ISLN 921338985) and had legal experience in matters involving state tax regulations, statutes of limitations, and other civil issues.