Hon. Thomas A. Cox

Judge Thomas A. Cox, Jr. is a Superior Court Judge in Fulton County, Georgia, with a distinguished career marked by legal excellence and community service. He began his legal journey by earning a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College, where he graduated cum laude. His professional journey includes a series of notable positions: he served as an Associate at Mays & Slayton, P.C., later becoming a Staff Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, and then moved into private practice, attaining partner status at multiple law firms including Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, and Fisher Phillips LLP. His tenure as a judge in Fulton County has been particularly impactful, with active service since 2017. Beyond his legal career, Judge Cox has held significant roles within the community, serving as an Adjunct Law Professor at John Marshall Law School and Past Chair of the Executive Committee for Cascade United Methodist Church. He is also recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer and one of the National Black Lawyers Top 100 from 2015. His contributions to legal practice and community leadership have been widely acknowledged through various accolades and his active participation in professional organizations such as the American Bar Association.