William Johnston III at a glance
- Current role
- Associate Judge
- Current assignment
- Griffin Municipal Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
William Johnston III
Associate Judge · Griffin Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
- In 2011, he was appointed Judge of the City of Griffin Municipal Court, serving until his death in 2018
- His legal practice covered general business litigation, banking law, corporate litigation, contract disputes, commercial transactions, wills, trusts, and estate litigation
- He also held the role of general counsel for the Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund, the Spalding County Board of Health, the Butts County Board of Tax Assessors, and the Spalding County Airport Authority
Education
Additional information
- He began his legal career in Albany, GA, then moved to Griffin in 1994, where he co‐founded and practiced at Johnston & Owen for 23 years
- Born January 19, 1964, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Johnston graduated from R.E. Lee Institute, obtained a B.S. in Microbiology, and a J.D. from the University of Georgia.
- Johnston’s legacy includes his service as a judge, his legal career, his community leadership, and his role as a devoted father and friend
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Uniform Municipal Court Rules, December 31, 2025
Griffin Municipal Court
Municipal Court proceedings, including expressly stated civil/criminal limitations. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule.
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Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
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