Hon. Jason B. Thompson

Judge Jason B. Thompson was appointed to the Fayette County State Court bench by Governor Nathan Deal in May 2013. Prior to his appointment, he served as a prosecutor, Municipal Court Judge, and Magistrate Court Judge. He created the first DUI/Drug Court in the Griffin Judicial Circuit in 2016 and the Veterans Treatment Court in 2020. Both courts focus on alternative sentencing for defendants with substance abuse and/or PTSD. He has also served as President of the Fayette County Bar Association and has been involved in various community organizations.<br/><br/>Professional Experience:<br/>- Prosecutor, Fayette County<br/>- Municipal Court Judge, Fayette County<br/>- Magistrate Court Judge, Fayette County<br/>- State Court Judge, Fayette County State Court<br/>- Adjunct Professor, Point University<br/>- President, Fayette County Bar Association<br/><br/>Education:<br/>- Maryville College<br/>- Samford University's Cumberland School of Law<br/><br/>Professional Affiliations:<br/>- Peachtree City Rotary Club<br/>- Council of Accountability Court Judges<br/>- Access To Justice committee, State Court Judges representative<br/>- Fayette County Bar Association, past President<br/>- Leadership Fayette, graduate and organizer of The People's Law School<br/>- Fayette County Development Authority, Board of Directors<br/>- The Joseph Sams School, Board of Directors<br/>- Southern Crescent Chorale, Board of Directors<br/>- AV Pride, Board of Directors<br/>- Fayette County Youth Soccer League, Board of Directors