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# William P. Bartles

Henry County Juvenile Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Henry County Juvenile 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


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af01d4ce9168f520c4cef2/)
- [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af01d4ce9168f520c4cef2/)
- [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules)
- [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af01d4ce9168f520c4cef2/)

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## Biography

### Professional career

- Position: Judge, Henry County Juvenile Court, McDonough, GA

### Education


### Additional information

- Bartles has received AV Preeminent® — the highest peer rating for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards — and has been recognized for notable contributions in 2025
- Bartles has been active in government, general practice, and family law for nearly five decades.
- Highly experienced Georgia judge with a career spanning nearly 50 years
- focusing on juvenile and family law in Henry County.
- Long‐time judge in Henry County, Georgia, serving in the Juvenile Court and specializing in family law and general practice cases
- His judicial work includes handling juvenile cases and family law matters in Henry County
- His background includes a strong academic foundation from the University of Georgia and a consistent record of professional excellence recognized by peers