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# Sonyja J. George

Clayton County State Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Clayton 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

- 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.

## 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/5ba939154699913c8b0edc0f/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/5ba939154699913c8b0edc0f/)
- [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/5ba939154699913c8b0edc0f/)
- [Gov. Kemp Announces New Judicial Appointments](https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-12-16/gov-kemp-announces-new-judicial-appointments)

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