Robert D. Leonard II at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Cobb County Superior Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Robert D. Leonard II
Judge · Cobb County Superior Court
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- He served as Chairman of the Board for the Tommy Nobis Center, an organization dedicated to job training and placement for individuals with disabilities, and received the Thomas A.
- Civic Involvement Judge Leonard has long been active in community service.
- He is committed to mentoring young lawyers and has served as a keynote speaker on professionalism for incoming law students through the Chief Justice’s Committee on Professionalism.
- Teaching and Public Speaking Judge Leonard is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs for judges, lawyers, and paralegals on topics including technology, family law, criminal law, evidence, ethics, and professionalism.
- As a member of the Council of Superior Court Judges, he serves on key committees including Pattern Jury Instructions, Uniform Rules, Court Security, and Court Technology, and Chairs the Automated Data Collection and Case Management Standards Subcommittee.
- Judge Leonard was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia as Chairman of the Judicial Council’s Standing Committee on Judicial Workload Assessment.
- His daily appearances across Georgia—before more than 100 judges in state and federal courts—shaped his commitment to treating everyone with respect and running an efficient, professional courtroom.
- Before taking the bench, he owned and operated a law practice in Marietta, focusing on criminal law and civil litigation.
- In addition to his regular docket, Judge Leonard presides over the Veterans Accountability and Treatment Court, widely recognized as a model program in Georgia.
- Over his tenure, he has been appointed by two different Governors and elected five times.
- He was elevated to the Superior Court in November 2012, where he is now the longest‑serving active judge and a former Chief Judge.
- Leonard II has proudly served the citizens of Cobb County since his appointment to the State Court bench in December 2010.
Judicial service
- Superior Court judge, Georgia (Cobb Circuit)
Education
- the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2000 · 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/58af023ece9168f520c4dd2a/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/58af023ece9168f520c4dd2a/