Patrick M. Shepherd at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Spalding County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Patrick M. Shepherd
Judge · Spalding County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp in February 2026 as Judge of the State Court of Spalding County, serving a term through December 31, 2028
- Prior to his election as Solicitor General in 2018, Shepherd was a partner in the firm of Shepherd Law Offices, LLC, where he practiced with his father, Timothy N. Shepherd.
- Shepherd brings 16 years of legal experience in Georgia’s justice system
Education
- Mercer University School of Law — J.D. (2009)
- bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Georgia in 2005
Additional information
- The appointment was announced on February 5, 2026, and he was sworn in shortly thereafter.
- Joined fill the seat created by House Bill 798 (Act 233) during the 2025 Georgia General Assembly session.
- His recent role was Spalding County Solicitor-General for seven years, where he prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases.
- As State Court Judge, he will preside over cases in the Spalding County State Court, including misdemeanor criminal matters and other cases within the court’s jurisdiction
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 August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
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 ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗