Current judicial service
Source-supported judicial service.
- Gwinnett County Recorder's Court — Judge
Service sources and dates
- Gwinnett Recorder’s Court 2026 business plan · Checked October 17, 2026
Keith Farmer
Judge · Gwinnett County Recorder's Court
Biography
Professional career
- Since 2006, Farmer has served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, currently holding the rank of major
- His military roles include acting as special victims’ counsel for the National Guard Bureau and serving as deputy staff judge advocate for Joint Task Force North, advising on military justice, operational law, and coordination with law enforcement agencies
- His career reflects a dedication to justice, equity, and mentorship within both civilian and military legal systems
- He is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Florida
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD) from the FAMU College of Law
- Judge Farmer is a graduate of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), earning both a Bachelor of Arts in English
Additional information
- Officially sworn in on July 30, 2025.
- Judge Farmer works alongside other judges, including Chief Judge Kathrine Armstrong and Judge Mihae Park
- Before his judicial appointment, Farmer had a diverse legal career spanning criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, and victim advocacy.
- focusing on criminal matters for county residents
- He also holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
- Judge Keith A. Farmer serves on the Recorder’s Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, which handles traffic citations, county ordinance violations, and other misdemeanor cases.
- He founded K. Farmer Law, LLC, providing legal services in family law, personal injury, and criminal defense.
- He also served on the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Indigent Defense appointment list and contributed to the Gwinnett County Veterans Accountability Court
- His appointment adds to FAMU’s legacy of alumni serving as judges across the country
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 ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 8, 2026.
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗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 ↗