Judge Belinda E. Edwards: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Fulton County Superior Court, Department 5A, T-5655

Biography

Hon. Belinda E. Edwards is a judge for the Fulton County Superior Court (5th Judicial Administrative District) in Georgia. She joined the Superior Court bench in 2017.

Edwards began her judicial career as a judge for the Fulton County Juvenile Court in 2005 (2005 to 2012). During her tenure on the Juvenile Court, she served as its chief judge from 2008 to 2012. She was also instrumental in establishing the Juvenile Drug Court and Teen Court Programs.

Edwards received a B.A. in economics from Stanford University and an M.B.A. in finance and accounting from Columbia University. She went on to complete a J.D. at Georgia State University College of Law in 1990.

Edwards also spent time as a certified arbitrator and mediator at Hollowell Foster & Herring PC and was an administrative hearing officer for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

In addition, her legal career included serving as general counsel at Morris Brown College, a senior attorney for Atlanta Public Schools, and an assistant city attorney and former senior financial analyst for the City of Atlanta.

Edwards has held memberships with the American Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association, the Gate City Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, the State Bar of Georgia, the State Bar of California, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., and the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.

Edwards is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She is a graduate of Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2007.

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Shanice BaileyVS.Fulton County Board of Education,Fulton County Schools,Michael Looney,John Does 1-5,ABC Corporation,Evolv Technologies Inc.

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CITIBANK N.A. VS. VERONICA Y DUGAN

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Patricia Wheeler (Beneficiary of Trust Account),Patricia Lavon Wheeler (Beneficiary of Trust Account) acting as personal representative, Legal Guardian, Power of Attorney for Shakeyla Danelle Wheeler Greenridge (Beneficiary of Trust Account)VS.State…

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Feb 18, 2026

Century Fire Protection, LLC VS. Columbia Residential, LLC

On February 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Ray Robinson VS. Calvin Colquitt,EQUILATERAL INVESTMENT GROUP LLC,JENNIFER FRANKLIN,TANESHA SANDERS,HOUZE AMERICA MANAGMENT LLC,DREAM TEAM SERVICES, INC.,ATLANTA INTERVENTION CENTER ,ATLANTA MAINTENANCE AND CONSULTING,JOHN DOE 1,JOHN DOE 2,JOHN DO…

On February 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 14, 2026

Dobson Collins VS. Gravity Automotive, LLC

On February 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Fulton County, GA

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Feb 16, 2026

Herchel Keown VS. Chief of Police of the City of Roswell, in his official capacity.

On January 30, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 13, 2026

JP RENOVATIONS LLC VS. Melissa Bannister, GoGo Home Renovations LLC d/b/a as Best Option Restoration of Gwinnett, LLC, David Gillispie

On January 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 12, 2026

CITIBANK N.A. VS. BRITTANY N BROWN

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Feb 11, 2026

FAYETTE COUNTY, GEORGIA VS. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

On January 29, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Fulton County, GA

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Administrative

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Writs

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Feb 13, 2026

SHENG GUANVS.PAMELA MCCOOMER

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Feb 07, 2026

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete, LLC VS. The Webb Family Limited Partnership

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Feb 10, 2026

MICHAEL JENKINS, Jr.VS.ATL MOTORSPORTS FP, LLC

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 07, 2026

Prime Waste, LLC VS. Huck Construction and Development Corp, Inc.

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 12, 2026

Cross Creek Condominium Association, Inc. VS. The Millennial Estate Group, Inc.

On January 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 09, 2026

Chountelle Hudson VS. SBA Network Services LLC

On January 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 05, 2026

Cascades Townhome Association, Inc. VS. Oyama Shadee Caviness

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Feb 03, 2026

CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY VS. Tonya Hall

On January 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 03, 2026

NR DEED, LLC VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HENRY W. VARNER, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF HENRY JAMES VARNER A/K/A HENRY FACEY, HENRY VARNER, ALFREDA VARNER, MACK KITCHENS, CHARLES VARNER, ANGELINA VARNER, FRANCES FACEY, CITY OF ATLANTA, FULTON COUNTY, GEORGIA

On January 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Feb 04, 2026

Ultra Commercial Veteran Services, LLC,Edward L. Cornell VS. Alpharetta Bluebird, LLC,Samir Patel,Mitual Patel

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Jan 31, 2026

FAYE SUSTAKOVITCH,JERRY SUSTAKOVITCHVS.FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSORS

On January 21, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Fulton County, GA

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Feb 01, 2026

Buckhead Grand Condominium Association, Inc. VS. Britten Wilder

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

CITIBANK N.A. VS. BRYAN SUASTEGUI

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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Jan 29, 2026

DAVID WHITEVS.MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INC,JOHN DOE MANAGMENT COMPANY LLC,JOHN DOE OWNER LLC

On January 20, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Fulton County. Judge Belinda E. Edwards presiding.

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Jan 20, 2026

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About

Belinda E. Edwards
Current Appointment Fulton County Superior Court, Department 5A, T-5655	Fulton County Superior Court, Department 5A, T-5655
Election/Appointment 06/09/2020 - Re-elected	06/09/2020 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Fulton County Juvenile Court	Fulton County Juvenile Court
Education J.D., Georgia State University College of Law - 1990 M.B.A., Columbia University B.A., Stanford University	J.D., Georgia State University College of Law - 1990 M.B.A., Columbia University B.A., Stanford University

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	GA - Fulton County Superior Court
Previous Court:	GA - Fulton County Juvenile Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (404) 613-5313
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (404) 612-8535
Fax:	+1 (404) 612-2617

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Fulton County Superior Court	Fulton County, Georgia
Certified Arbitrator and Mediator	Hollowell Foster & Herring PC	Fulton County, Georgia
Judge	Fulton County Juvenile Court	Fulton County, Georgia
Administrative Hearing Officer	Georgia Department of Community Affairs	Fulton County, Georgia
General Counsel	Morris Brown College	Fulton County, Georgia
Senior Attorney	Atlanta Public Schools	Fulton County, Georgia
Assistant Senior Attorney and Financial Analyst	City of Atlanta	Fulton County, Georgia