Chief Judge Robert Reeves, of the Middle Judicial Circuit Superior Court, conducting adoption celebrations. Courtesy photo

Shhhh ... Lawyers Concerned About Secrecy Surrounding Judge's Suspension

"95% of the time that I interact with him he has been very decent to me," said Vidalia attorney William Michael-Malone Hart. "It is the other 5% of the time, particularly when we get into heated exchanges, that I feel like my clients aren't going to be given a fair chance."

August 19, 2024 at 02:05 PM

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Judicial Ethics

Cedra Mayfield
Litigation Reporter

What You Need to Know

Lawyers express concern about confidentiality surrounding judge's misconduct sanction.
Curiosity and concerns fueled by abrupt cancellation of public hearing followed by private hearing for Middle Georgia Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert S. Reeves.
Following private hearing, Reeves consented to sanction that includes unpaid 30-day suspension and printed public reprimand.
Judicial Qualification Commission of Georgia officials cite confidentiality afforded to Reeves as condition of the consent agreement reached.

After striking a deal with Georgia's judicial watchdog agency, Middle Georgia Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Robert S. Reeves will face an unpaid 30-day suspension and printed public reprimand.

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