Judge Eric W. Norris: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. John Nathan Deal

Biography

Hon. Eric W. Norris is the Chief Judge for the Western Judicial Circuit Superior Court in Georgia. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 to fill the vacancy created by the passage of House Bill 279.


The Western Judicial Circuit is comprised of Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties.


During his judicial tenure, Norris was named Chief Judge of the Western Judicial Circuit in 2020. He has also presided over the Circuit’s Treatment and Accountability Court, which provides a probation alternative for individuals charged with non-violent criminal offenses based on mental illness or disability.


Prior to his appointment, Norris had presided as a part-time judge for the Oconee County Magistrate Court since 2005. In addition, he maintained a solo practice in Watkinsville since 1995.


He received a B.B.A. in finance from the University of North Georgia in 1990. Norris went on to complete a J.D. at Regent University School of Law in 1994.


He spent thirty-four years in the Georgia Army National Guard (1986 to 2020) and has held the rank of lieutenant colonel.


Norris was a past president of the Western Circuit Bar Association. He also sat as a member of the Tenth Judicial District Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, the Chief Justice’s Judicial Workload Assessment Committee, the Western Circuit Family Law (Chair), and the Western Circuit Public Defender Supervisory Committee.


His civic involvement includes serving as a member of the Oconee County Rotary Club (secretary, vice-president, and president).


Norris was born in Athens, Georgia, and is a graduate of Oconee County High School (1986). His father spent forty years working in banking and financial services in Athens before founding Mary’s Tack and Feed.


He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children. Their son, Caleb, has also served in the Georgia Army National Guard, and their daughter, Greer, aspires to a career in the healthcare industry.

Recent Cases by Hon. Eric W. Norris

On March 26, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 21, 2024 a support-iv-d case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

SUPPORT-IV-D

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 22, 2024

On March 20, 2024 an injunction/mandamus/other writ case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

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Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

INJUNCTION/MANDAMUS/OTHER WRIT

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 19, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 19, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2024

On March 15, 2024 a divorce/annullment/separate maintenance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

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Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DIVORCE/ANNULLMENT/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On March 15, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 12, 2024 a divorce/annullment/separate maintenance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 12, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DIVORCE/ANNULLMENT/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

On March 11, 2024 a divorce/annullment/separate maintenance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DIVORCE/ANNULLMENT/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On March 8, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 09, 2024

On March 6, 2024 a divorce/annullment/separate maintenance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DIVORCE/ANNULLMENT/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2024

On March 5, 2024 a paternity/legitimation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

PATERNITY/LEGITIMATION

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Paternity

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 06, 2024

On March 4, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 05, 2024

On March 4, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 05, 2024

On March 1, 2024 a divorce/annullment/separate maintenance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DIVORCE/ANNULLMENT/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On February 29, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a contract account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

CONTRACT ACCOUNT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 29, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a support - iv-d case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

SUPPORT - IV-D

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 29, 2024

On February 27, 2024 a family violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

FAMILY VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

General Family

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2024

On February 27, 2024 a dissolution/divorce/separate maintenance/alimony case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DISSOLUTION/DIVORCE/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE/ALIMONY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2024

On February 26, 2024 a divorce/annullment/separate maintenance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 26, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DIVORCE/ANNULLMENT/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 27, 2024

On February 23, 2024 a divorce/annullment/separate maintenance case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

Status

OP

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

DIVORCE/ANNULLMENT/SEPARATE MAINTENANCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2024

On February 23, 2024 a support-iv-d case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clarke County. Judge ERIC W. NORRIS presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. ERIC W. NORRIS Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for ERIC W. NORRIS

Court

Clarke County

County

Clarke County, GA

Category

SUPPORT-IV-D

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2024

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