Karin (Kari) A. Middleton at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Dougherty County Magistrate Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Karin (Kari) A. Middleton
Biography
Professional career
- Karin (“Kari”) A. Middleton was appointed by State Court Judge John M. Stephenson to serve as a Magistrate Judge for the Dougherty County Judicial Circuit, following the departure of Judge Victoria Johnson to the Superior Court
Education
- B.A in English & Political Science — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — 1992
Additional information
- Judge Karin A. Middleton is a Magistrate Judge for Dougherty County, Georgia, sworn in on January 4, 2025, and is recognized for her legal expertise, community service, and leadership in both state and federal courts
- Began her legal career in Atlanta with the Bird, Ballard and Still law firm, later moving to Albany in 2003.
- Her legal experience spans state and federal courts, including appellate levels.
- She opened a local office for the Baudino Law Group and has since led the firm’s litigation team
- She is also a member of the Charity League of Albany, a Leadership Georgia graduate, and active in St.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Georgia Magistrate Court Rule 15 — virtual proceedings
Dougherty County Magistrate Court
Georgia Magistrate Courts only. Virtual proceedings; consent, exceptions and judicial orders control. Dated 2023 source, later amendments not exhaustively certified.
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Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
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