Kelli Rutherford

Professional career

• Kelli C. Rutherford is a judge of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court in Georgia, a position she has held since 2020
• As a juvenile court judge, Rutherford applies this philosophy in cases involving minors, ensuring fair and child‐centered outcomes
• Judge Rutherford’s office is listed in the Eighth Judicial Administrative District of Georgia official directory
• Also referenced in county clerk websites for Morgan and Putnam counties, which are part of her judicial circuit

Education

Additional information

• She has been involved in the legal field since the early 1990s, building a career in public service and legal advocacy
• Georgia juvenile courts operate under the principle of protecting the child rather than punishing
• focusing on the best interests of the child and society.
• Before becoming a judge, Rutherford held the role of Special Assistant Attorney General for the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit.