Sonyja J. George at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Clayton County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Sonyja J. George
Judge · Clayton County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- Sitting judge of the Clayton County State Court, appointed in December 2022 by Governor Brian Kemp, with a term until May 21, 2028
- Position: Judge, Clayton County State Court, Seat 1
Education
- Judicial and Public Office Academy — 2020
- bachelor's — Georgia State University
- John Marshall Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- Candidate for re‐election in the May 21, 2024 Georgia Primary Election and is currently serving until May 21, 2028
- Joined the Clayton County State Court bench in December 2022 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Hon.
- She has received multiple honors, including the 2019 Georgia State University Alumni 40 Under 40 award and the 2022 Judge Andrew A. Mickle Outstanding Instructor Award
- Founder of the Law Offices of Sonyja J. George P.C.
- handling civil and criminal defense cases
- Before this, she served approximately seven years as a full‐time Magistrate Judge, including two years as Presiding Judge overseeing ten judges
- Began her legal career as an attorney with Cobb County Juvenile Court, where she served for 7 years as a Juvenile Defense Attorney.
- She regularly serves as a Career Day Speaker, Mock Trial Volunteer Judge, and mentor in community and bar activities
- Judge George belongs to the Georgia State Bar Association, Clayton County Bar Association, Gate City Bar Association (Judicial Section), and Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
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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
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Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
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