Judge Michael A. Fennessy: Biography & Judicial Service | KnowJudges

# Michael A. Fennessy
Senior Judge · [Sumter County State Court](/kyj/court/ga/sumter-county-state-court)

## Judicial assignments
[Southwestern Judicial Circuit](/kyj/court/ga/southwestern-judicial-circuit)Senior Judge — circuit affiliation; court class unconfirmedThe official Senior Judges directory lists this circuit affiliation. A specific current assignment is not established. Senior judge available for assignment; this does not establish a current primary assignment.
Source checked October 15, 2026. [Roster source 1](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#home/directory-entries/58af021dce9168f520c4d8ad/) · [Roster source 2](https://us-api.knack.com/v1/pages/scene_1/views/view_5/records?rows_per_page=1000&page=1&filters=%7B%22match%22%3A+%22and%22%2C+%22rules%22%3A+%5B%7B%22field%22%3A+%22field_19%22%2C+%22operator%22%3A+%22is%22%2C+%22value%22%3A+%22Senior+Judges%22%7D%5D%7D)
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.

## Michael A. Fennessy at a glance
Current roleSenior Judge
Court[Sumter County State Court](/kyj/court/ga/sumter-county-state-court)
Current assignment[Sumter County State Court](/kyj/court/ga/sumter-county-state-court)
JurisdictionGeorgia · State
Judicial serviceActive

## Biography

### Professional career

- His profile also notes that he has held the role of Judge of the State Court of Sumter County, Georgia, from 1993 onward
- Judge Fennessy’s dual role as a municipal court judge and attorney reflects his extensive experience in both state and federal legal matters

### Education


### Additional information

- Legal Career: held the role of Judge of the State Court of Sumter County, GA (1993–present) Member of Michael A. Fennessy Attorney at Law in Americus, GA, practicing in general practice, federal practice, corporate law, personal injury, commercial law, and real estate Recognized for AV Preeminent® peer rating, indicating the highest level of professional excellence
- Associated with Americus, GA, and is listed as a judge in the U.S. legal system.
- His long-standing service in Sumter County and recognition by peers and clients underscore his standing in the Georgia legal community

## Sources

Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
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### Georgia Courts Directory
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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [GA judicial conduct Rule 2.8 — courtroom order and courtesy](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-966932b4143407baf629735a) — State judicial courts only; published Code version February 1, 2024. Shared decorum baseline; does not establish complete court-specific practice. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders. [Official source](https://www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Code-of-Judicial-Conduct-2024_02_01.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.