William Theodore Moore Jr. at a glance
- Current role
- Former Judge
- Current assignment
- District Court, S.D. Georgia
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Former
William Theodore Moore Jr.
Former Judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, District Court, S.D. Georgia, 1994-present
- Former United States district judge for the Southern District of Georgia, serving from 1994 until his retirement in March 2024
- Judge pro tem, Garden City Georgia Recorders Court, 1984-1994
- Pro tem Recorder’s Court Judge, Garden City, GA: 1984–1994
- U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, 1977-1981
Education
- Moore obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Georgia Military College in 1960 and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1964
Additional information
- Chief Judge: 2004–2010
- Private practice, Savannah, GA, 1981-1994
- Private practice, Savannah, GA, 1964-1977
- Born May 7, 1940, in Bainbridge, Georgia.
- Date of birth: 1940-01-01
- Moore’s career spanned over three decades in federal service, combining prosecutorial, private legal, and judicial roles.
- His tenure as Chief Judge and his handling of high-profile cases, such as Troy Davis, remain notable in the Southern District’s judicial history
- Birth place: Bainbridge, GA
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 ↗
Sources
Identity source checked June 30, 2026.
Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia current judicial profile
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 2, 2026
View U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia current judicial profile ↗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 ↗