Stephen D. Ott at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Fayette County Juvenile Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Stephen D. Ott
Judge · Fayette County Juvenile Court
Biography
Professional career
- 2018 – Present: Presiding Judge, Griffin Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court
- The Presiding Judge of the Griffin Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court in Georgia, appointed in 2018, with a background in municipal law, private practice, and community service
- 2006 – 2018: Judge, Peachtree City Municipal Court
- Presiding Judge for the Griffin Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court in Fayette County, Georgia
- Judge Stephen D. Ott’s career blends judicial service, legal practice, and community leadership, with a strong focus on juvenile justice and child welfare in Georgia
Education
Additional information
- He works alongside Associate Judge Natalie Ashman and is recognized for his focus on child welfare and dependency cases
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
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 ↗