John G. Breakfield at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Dawson County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
John G. Breakfield
Judge · Dawson County Superior Court
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- A trusted voice in Georgia’s legal community, Judge Breakfield served on Governor Nathan Deal’s Judicial Nominating Commission and represented Lt.
- He also served as Solicitor for Gainesville Municipal Court, Assistant City Attorney, and Adjunct Professor at the University of North Georgia.
- Before taking the bench, Judge Breakfield ran his own law firm representing individuals and small businesses across Georgia.
- Elected by the citizens of Hall and Dawson Counties, Judge John Breakfield presides over the Superior Court, handling our community’s most serious criminal cases and significant civil disputes with a firm commitment to fairness, respect, and equal justice for every person who enters the courtroom.
Judicial service
- Superior Court judge, Georgia (Northeastern Circuit)
Education
- Wofford College · B.A.
- Mercer University School of Law · J.D.
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/58af0228ce9168f520c4da38/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/58af0228ce9168f520c4da38/