Superior Court Judges
The Superior Court of White County is a trial court of general jurisdiction. The Superior Court handles both civil and criminal cases. The court holds concurrent jurisdiction with the Magistrate Court over some legal actions, while holding exclusive jurisdiction over various other cases such as cases of equity, divorce, adoption, title to real property, and felony jury trials. The Superior Court is also authorized to review the decisions of lower courts.
White County Superior Court is a part of the Enotah Judicial Circuit. The circuit was formed in 1992, joining Lumpkin, Towns, Union, and White Counties. The Enotah Judicial Circuit currently has two elected Superior Court Judges that serve four-year terms. Beginning January 1, 2008, the circuit will include a third Superior Court Judge.
Contact Information:
- Honorable David E. Barrett
Chief Superior Court Judge - Jennifer Vandiver
Judicial Secretary - Mia Truong
Circuit Law Clerk
114 Courthouse Street, Box 2 Blairsville, GA 30512 Phone: 706-439-6100 Fax: 706-439-6099
- Honorable Lynn Akeley-Alderman
Superior Court Judge - Leah Cueva
Judicial Secretary - Mia Truong
Circuit Law Clerk
PO Box 1688 Dahlonega, GA 30533 Phone: 706-867-8002 Fax: 706-867-7996
- Honorable Murphy Miller
Superior Court Judge - Karen Zangara
Judicial Secretary
59 South Main Street Cleveland, GA 30528 Phone: 706-865-6135 Fax: 706-865-2682