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# Shawn Z. Rowland

Jeff Davis County State Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Jeff Davis 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.

## 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/58af022bce9168f520c4da8c/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af022bce9168f520c4da8c/)
- [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/58af022bce9168f520c4da8c/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- The incumbent judge of the Jeff Davis County State Court in Georgia, serving since January 2011 and currently in a term through 2030
- Judge, Jeff Davis County State Court — 2011–present

### Education


### Additional information

- Attorney, Shawn Z. Rowland LLC — 2007–present His law firm handles areas such as real estate closings, wills, criminal law, child custody, and divorce
- Experienced attorney and judge in Georgia, known for his long tenure on the Jeff Davis County State Court, his legal practice, and his community involvement.
- Rowland’s legal career spans over two decades, combining judicial service with private practice.
- Based in Hazlehurst, Georgia.
- His firm emphasizes client‐focused legal services and has a long‐standing track record in the community