Ronald B. Ramsey at a glance
- Current role
- State Court Judge
- Court
- Stone Mountain State Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Ronald B. Ramsey
State Court Judge · Stone Mountain State Court Judge
Biography
Professional career
- Ronald B. Ramsey Sr. (1959–2025) was a pioneering African American judge, legislator, and public servant in Georgia, remembered for his justice reform work, community service, and lifelong dedication to fairness
- DeKalb County State Court Judge (appointed 2015), pioneering programs such as Deferred Sentencing, Court‐Supervised Community Service, and the “Angel Wings Initiative” for homeless students
- Georgia State Senator for the 43rd District (2007–2015), championing justice reform, bipartisan cooperation, and community initiatives
- First African American Municipal Court Judge in Stone Mountain, GA (2000–2006)
Education
- While working at the National Labor Relations Board, Ramsey pursued law school at night, earning his J.D. from John Marshall Law School in 1992
Additional information
- Judge Ramsey died September 25, 2025, at age 66.
- He also led technology integration and virtual proceedings in the court system and helped plan a new courthouse opening in 2025
- He served in leadership roles in the Gate City Bar Association, Council of State Court Judges, and the American Bar Association’s Judicial Division, including election to the ABA House of Delegates in 2023
- Raised on his grandparents’ 88‐acre farm, he developed discipline, humility, and a strong work ethic.
- He graduated cum laude in Political Science from North Carolina Central University, where he was an honor student, varsity tennis player, and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
- He received the Thurgood Marshall Award from the NAACP, the Key to the City of Stonecrest, and the AJMLS Outstanding Alumni Award.
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
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
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View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗