Brian M. Rickman
Brian M. Rickman | |
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Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals | |
Assumed office July 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Christopher J. McFadden |
Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals | |
Assumed office January 1, 2016 | |
Appointed by | Nathan Deal |
Preceded by | Position established[1] |
District Attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit of Georgia | |
In office 2008–2016 | |
Appointed by | Sonny Perdue |
Preceded by | Michael H. Crawford[2] |
Succeeded by | George R. Christian[3] |
Personal details | |
Born | Brian Matthew Rickman[4] February 17, 1977[2][5] Madison County, Georgia, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Maggie |
Education | Piedmont College (BA) University of Georgia (JD) |
Brian Matthew Rickman (born February 17, 1977) is an American lawyer and judge from Georgia. He is the Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals.
Education[]
Rickman was born in Madison County, Georgia. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Piedmont College and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.[6][7]
Legal career[]
He began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial and Mountain Judicial Circuits of Georgia.[6] From 2004 to 2008, he was a partner with the law firm Stockton & Rickman, LLC.[6]
Rickman was appointed as district attorney for the Mountain Judicial Circuit by Governor Sonny Perdue from January 2, 2008 until his appointment.[8] He previously served as a district attorney's office investigator. In May 2015, Governor Deal appointed him to serve on the Georgia Commission on Medical Cannabis.[9] He is a member of the Federalist Society.[10]
Appointment to Georgia Court of Appeals[]
In early October 2015 Rickman was one of 11 individuals under consideration for appointment to the court of appeals.[11] On October 29, 2015 Governor Nathan Deal announced the appointment of Rickman to the Georgia Court of Appeals, for a term beginning January 1, 2016.[7] He was sworn into office by Governor Deal on December 29, 2015.[12] On June 24, 2021, he was sworn in as Chief Judge for a term commencing July 1, 2021.[13]
Personal[]
He and his wife, Maggie, have two children and reside in Tiger, Georgia.[7]
References[]
- ^ Rickman Sworn in to Georgia Court of Appeals
- ^ a b Governor Perdue appoints District Attorney for Mountain Judicial Circuit
- ^ Christian Appointed District Attorney
- ^ University of Georgia School of Law (Class of 2001) Commencement
- ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (Georgia, 1996-2007)
- ^ a b c "Court of Appeals of Georgia: Brian M. Rickman, Judge". www.gaappeals.us. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ a b c "Deal announces Court of Appeals appointments". gov.georgia.gov (Press release). 2015-10-29. Archived from the original on 2015-11-13. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
- ^ "Rickman Sworn in as District Attorney of Mountain Judicial Circuit". www.pacga.org. 2008-01-24. Archived from the original on 2019-01-09. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ Rankin, Bill (2015-10-29). "Gov. Deal appoints three to appeals court bench". ajc. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ Shigley, Ken (October 7, 2015). "Short list of 11 for 3 seats on Ga Court of Appeals". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "Rickman Under Consideration for Ga. Court of Appeals – WNEG". wnegradio.com. 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
- ^ @JudgeDillard (2015-12-29). "@GovernorDeal swears in Judge Brian Rickman as a judge of the Court of Appeals of Georgia" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Rabun native named Chief Judge of Court of Appeals". www.theclaytontribune.com. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
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