W. James Sizemore Jr. at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Lee County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
W. James Sizemore Jr.
Judge · Lee County Superior Court
Judicial assignments
- Southwestern Judicial CircuitJudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source 1 · Roster source 2
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Judge W. James Sizemore, Jr. served on the Southwestern Judicial Circuit Superior Court, which covers Lee, Macon, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, and Webster Counties in Georgia
- While serving, Judge Sizemore’s office was located at the Sumter County Courthouse, 500 West Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709
Education
- Sizemore obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from West Georgia College in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1990.
Additional information
- Joined the bench by Governor Sonny Perdue on March 31, 2004, filling the vacancy left by the late Judge John V. Harper.
- He was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in 1990
- During his tenure, Judge Sizemore was known for his attentive and fair approach, emphasizing understanding the perspectives of all parties involved in cases.
- Prior to his appointment, Sizemore practiced as a sole practitioner and held judicial roles including Associate Magistrate for Lee County Magistrate Court and judge for the City of Plains and City of Albany Municipal Courts
- Born in Albany, Georgia, Sizemore grew up in Lee County.
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 ↗
Statewide
For Georgia Superior Court proceedings, statewide Rule 22 governs recording devices and courtroom recording; counsel should confirm judge approval and courtroom conditions before using recording, photographic, or comparable electronic presentation equipment.
The new version will take effect on May 1, 2018.Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Uniform Superior Court Rules
Lee County Superior Court; Macon County Superior Court; Schley County Superior Court; Stewart County Superior Court; Sumter County Superior Court; Webster County Superior Court; Southwestern Judicial Circuit
Superior Court proceedings. Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-10-27Sources
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 ↗Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗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 ↗