Henry R. Thompson at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Cobb County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Henry R. Thompson
Judge · Cobb County Superior Court
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Thompson practiced law from 2003-2006 as a criminal defense attorney at the firm of Thompson & Pursley, P.C. in Marietta, Georgia, served in the Cobb Judicial Circuit as an Assistant District Attorney, and prior to that, served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Western Judicial Circuit.
- He previously worked in the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office for seven years, leaving there as a Senior Assistant District Attorney.
Judicial service
- Thompson will be appointed to the newly created seat in the Superior Court of the Cobb Judicial Circuit, effective January 1, 2022.
Education
- University of Georgia School of Law · Law degree
Courtroom rules and guidance
Electronic Devices And Recording
Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Recording Devices And Courtroom Access
For Georgia Superior Court proceedings, statewide Rule 22 governs recording devices and courtroom recording; counsel should confirm judge approval and courtroom conditions before using recording, photographic, or comparable electronic presentation equipment.
The new version will take effect on May 1, 2018.Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗
Sources
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0226ce9168f520c4da06/Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rulesSupreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/Georgia Courts Directory
Identity source · HTML · checked August 25, 2026
https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af0226ce9168f520c4da06/