Torrey D. Smith

Professional career

• In 2019, he held the role of an Attorney-Advisor with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, practicing employment litigation

Education

Additional information

• “Bobby” Wolf in January 2026.
• Joined the Fulton County State Court by Governor Brian Kemp, filling a vacancy created by HB 625 (Act 208) in 2025.
• Judge Smith brings over 25 years of legal experience, including roles as a law clerk, assistant district attorney, and attorney-advisor
• Officially sworn in alongside Judge Robert D.
• Before his judicial appointment, Smith held the role of Deputy City Attorney for the City of Atlanta
• Judge Smith has emphasized that his years as a litigator shaped his aspiration to become a judge, modeling his approach on mentors and judges he worked with throughout his career.
• He also prosecuted felony cases in Fulton County Superior Court, including high-profile cases under media scrutiny Earlier in his career, Smith worked as a law clerk to Judge Sidney Landau on the Connecticut Appellate Court, a staff attorney to Fulton County Superior Court Judge T. Jackson Bedford Jr., and as an Assistant District Attorney in Fulton County.
• overseeing litigation and claims divisions, managing a team of attorneys, and directing case strategy for over 400 cases.
• His responsibilities included supervising trials, appeals, settlement negotiations, and advising the Mayor’s office and City Council on legal matters.
• His extensive experience in both prosecution and civil litigation equips him to handle a wide range of cases in the State Court.