Harold Melton
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Harold Melton | |
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Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court | |
In office September 4, 2018 – July 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Harris Hines |
Succeeded by | David Nahmias |
Associate Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court | |
In office July 1, 2005 – July 1, 2021 | |
Appointed by | Sonny Perdue |
Preceded by | Norman S. Fletcher |
Succeeded by | Verda Colvin |
Personal details | |
Born | Harold David Melton September 25, 1966 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kimberly D. Melton |
Children | 3 |
Education | Auburn University (BA) University of Georgia (JD) |
Harold David Melton (born September 25, 1966)[1] is a former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Early years and education
A 1984 graduate of
Joseph Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, Melton received a Bachelor of Science from Auburn University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1991.[1] From 1991 to 2002, he served as a Volunteer Leader of Young Life
Ministries and is currently a Board Member of Atlanta Youth Academy and the Director of Teen Ministry at Southwest Christian Fellowship Church.
While at
Student Government Association President for the 1987-88 academic year. He was the first African-American student elected to that position in Auburn history. He was also the first "independent" (non-fraternity member) to be elected to that position.[1] The Melton Student Center,[2]
at Auburn University, is named for Justice Melton.
Political and legal background
Prior to joining the Court, Melton served as Executive Counsel to Governor Perdue. Before serving as Executive Counsel, Melton spent 11 years as Assistant Attorney General in the Georgia Department of Law.[3]
Service on the Georgia Supreme Court and after
Melton was first appointed to the Court by Governor
Troutman Pepper effective July 19, 2021.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "The Honorable Harold D. Melton". The History Makers. February 17, 2006. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ^ "Student Center – Student Affairs". Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ a b "Chief Justice Harold D. Melton". Supreme Court of Georgia. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ^ "Georgia Supreme Court's chief justice to step down". www.wrdw.com. 2021-02-14. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ Kempner, Matt (June 30, 2021). "Georgia Supreme Court's retiring chief justice to join big law firm". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2021.