Robert A. Ruppenthal at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Fayette County Magistrate Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Robert A. Ruppenthal
Judge · Fayette County Magistrate Court
Biography
Professional career
- The current Fayette County, Georgia Magistrate Judge for Post 3, serving until the end of 2028, and is also an attorney with Ruppenthal Law Firm, P.C
- Previous Roles: Partner at Weldon & Ruppenthal, P.C. (1994–2001); teacher at Landmark Christian School (1990–1993)
- Fayette County Magistrate Judge in the Magistrate Court of Fayette County, Georgia
Education
Additional information
- He was re‐elected in the May 21, 2024 general election for Post 3 and is scheduled to serve until December 31, 2028.
- Ruppenthal’s dual role as a practicing attorney and elected judge reflects his continued engagement in legal matters beyond the courtroom.
- Law Firm: Ruppenthal Law Firm, P.C., Fayetteville, GA
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Georgia Magistrate Court Rule 15 — virtual proceedings
Fayette County Magistrate Court
Georgia Magistrate Courts only. Virtual proceedings; consent, exceptions and judicial orders control. Dated 2023 source, later amendments not exhaustively certified.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 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 ↗