Hon. J. Richard Porter

Judge Joseph Richard Porter III served as a Superior Court judge for the South Georgia Circuit Court, covering Baker, Calhoun, Decatur, Grady, and Mitchell counties. He practiced law for 32 years before being elected as a judge in 1997. Porter retired after 12 years of judicial service. During his tenure, he noted significant changes in the court system, including increased paperwork and drug-related cases.<br/><br/>Richard James Porter is known for a notable case, Porter v. State, where he appealed his conviction on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case involved a robbery incident where Porter was injured and later arrested.<br/><br/>Experience:<br/>- Superior Court Judge, South Georgia Circuit Court, 1997-2008<br/>- Private Law Practice, Richard Porter Law Offices, 1970-1997<br/>- Partner, Cain and Smith, 1964-1970<br/><br/>Education:<br/>- Mercer University School of Law, Macon, GA