Judge Torrey D. Smith: Biography & Judicial Service | KnowJudges


# Torrey D. Smith
Judge · [Fulton County State Court](/kyj/court/ga/fulton-county-state-court)

## Torrey D. Smith at a glance
Current roleJudge
Court[Fulton County State Court](/kyj/court/ga/fulton-county-state-court)
Current assignment[Fulton County State Court](/kyj/court/ga/fulton-county-state-court)
JurisdictionGeorgia · State
Judicial serviceActive

## Biography

### 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.

## Sources

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### Georgia Courts Directory
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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [GA judicial conduct Rule 2.8 — courtroom order and courtesy](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-966932b4143407baf629735a) — State judicial courts only; published Code version February 1, 2024. Shared decorum baseline; does not establish complete court-specific practice. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders. [Official source](https://www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Code-of-Judicial-Conduct-2024_02_01.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.