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# W. James Sizemore Jr.

Lee County Superior Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Lee County Superior 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.

## 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

### recording devices and courtroom access

Scope: 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.

Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/)
Source checked: 2026-07-26


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0240ce9168f520c4dd76/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0240ce9168f520c4dd76/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0240ce9168f520c4dd76/)

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## 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.



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Uniform Superior Court Rules](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-815bee855bfd141a25d75d36) — 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](https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/4/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/14025702/UNIFORM-SUPERIOR-COURT-RULES-2026_04_09.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.