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# Phyllis Renee Williams

DeKalb County State Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: DeKalb County State Court
- State: Georgia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-08-25

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge Williams was re‐elected in the May 19, 2026 general election for the DeKalb County State Court, serving a term through December 31, 2026
- Before her State Court appointment, Judge Williams held the role of a DeKalb Magistrate Judge from 2009
- In addition to her private practice, Judge Williams is currently an adjunct professor at Georgia State University College of Law
- Phyllis R. Williams serves as an Associate Judge in the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County
- Website: DeKalb State Court – Judge Phyllis R. Williams
- Phyllis R. Williams is a judge serving in Division B‐10 of the State Court of DeKalb County, Georgia
- She also held the role of a court‐appointed attorney for over a decade
- Her legal career began in insurance defense and later as a trial attorney for over 25 years, trying complex divorces, personal injury, contract disputes, and criminal defense cases

### Education

- J.D. — University of Florida with a degree in music with a concentration in piano performance and from Florida State University College of Law
- Judge Williams graduated from Florida State University College of Law and the University of Florida with a B.A. in Music (Piano Performance).

### Additional information

- Began her legal career at the law firm of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers before starting her own firm and practicing as a trial attorney for over 25 years.
- representing clients in trials and appeals, and argued before the Supreme Court of Georgia
- handling civil and criminal matters.
- She has also served on the Board of Directors for the South DeKalb YWCA and is a graduate of Leadership DeKalb
- She was active in the Magistrate Court Training Council, serving on the Curriculum Committee and training new judges statewide

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### electronic devices and recording

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules

[Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/67e197380f123d032b47a420/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/67e197380f123d032b47a420/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/67e197380f123d032b47a420/)
- [Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Superior Court, State Courts](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-03-27/gov-kemp-announces-appointments-superior-court-state-courts)

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