Harold Melton

Harold David Melton (born September 25, 1966) is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia. He was first appointed to the Court by Governor Sonny Perdue on July 1, 2005, to fill a vacancy on the bench created by the retirement of Justice Norman S. Fletcher. His appointment marked the first time a Republican governor had made an appointment to the Supreme Court since 1868 when Governor Rufus B. Bullock selected Justices Joseph E. Brown and H. K. McCay.[1]

Harold Melton
Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court
Assumed office
September 4, 2018
Preceded byHarris Hines
Associate Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court
Assumed office
July 1, 2005
Preceded byNorman S. Fletcher
Personal details
Born
Howard David Melton

(1966-09-25) September 25, 1966
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationAuburn University (BA)
University of Georgia (JD)

Early years and education

A 1984 graduate of Joseph Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, Justice Melton received a Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1991. He previously served as a Volunteer Leader of Young Life Ministries for 11 years, is currently a Board Member of Atlanta Youth Academy and the Director of Teen Ministry at Southwest Christian Fellowship Church.

While at Auburn University, Melton served as the Student Government Association President for the 1987-88 academic year. He was the first African-American student elected to that position in the history of the university. He was also the first ever "independent" (non-fraternity member) to be elected to that position.

Prior to joining the Court, Justice Melton served as Executive Counsel to Governor Perdue. Before serving as Executive Counsel, Justice Melton spent eleven years in the Georgia Department of Law.[1]

Personal life

A native of Washington, D.C., Melton grew up in East Point, Georgia, and Marietta. He currently resides in Atlanta with his wife, Kimberly, and their three children.

References
  1. "Chief Justice Harold D. Melton". Supreme Court of Georgia. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Harris Hines		 Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court
2018–present		 Incumbent
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