Hon. Christopher Edwards

Christopher Charles Edwards was a seasoned attorney and former Superior Court Judge of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, serving for over 22 years. He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in Griffin and Brunswick before transitioning to a private civil jury trial practice. During his tenure as a judge, he presided over hundreds of jury trials and was recognized with multiple awards for his contributions to legal education and community service. After resigning from the bench in 2021, he continued practicing law as a jury trial lawyer.<br/><br/>Christopher Charles Edwards served as a Superior Court Judge for over 22 years in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney and later maintained a private civil jury trial practice. As a judge, he presided over hundreds of jury trials and was involved in various legal reforms. He has returned to private practice as a jury trial lawyer.<br/><br/>Christopher Charles Edwards served as a Superior Court Judge for over 22 years in the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney and later maintained a private civil jury trial practice. Judge Edwards was re-elected six times without opposition and is known for his contributions to legal education and community service. He has authored several legal articles and served on various committees of the Council of Superior Court Judges. After resigning from the bench, he resumed practicing law as a jury trial lawyer.<br/><br/>Christopher Charles Edwards is a seasoned attorney and former Superior Court Judge of the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He served as a Superior Court judge for over 22 years and has been a Georgia lawyer for over 42 years. Before becoming a judge, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney and maintained a private civil jury trial practice. Edwards has prosecuted and defended numerous serious cases, including murder trials. He is known for his contributions to legal education and community service, receiving several awards for his service.<br/><br/>Experience:<br/>- Assistant District Attorney, Griffin Judicial Circuit: 1981-1986<br/>- Assistant District Attorney, Brunswick Judicial Circuit: 1986<br/>- Private Civil Jury Trial Practice: 1986-1998<br/>- Superior Court Judge, Griffin Judicial Circuit: January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2022<br/>- Jury Trial Lawyer: 2021-present<br/><br/>Education:<br/>- B.A., Vanderbilt University<br/>- J.D., Nova Southeastern Law School<br/><br/>Professional Affiliations:<br/>- State Bar of Georgia’s Board of Governors<br/>- Board of the General Practice and Trial Section of the State Bar of Georgia<br/>- Council of Superior Court Judges: Pattern Jury Charge, Benchbook, Uniform Rules, Bench and Bar, and Access to Justice and Fairness in the Courts.<br/>