Judge Steve C. Jones

Honorable Steve C. Jones, Superior Court Judge
Western Judicial Circuit (Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties, Georgia)
P.O. Box 1623, Athens, Georgia 30603
(706) 613-3780

Judge Steve C. Jones was appointed to the Superior Court of the Western Judicial Circuit in 1995. In this role, Judge Jones presides over civil and criminal cases. In addition to his regular caseload, Judge Jones also presides over the Western Judicial Circuit Felony Drug Court Program, a program that integrates alcohol and substance abuse treatment with court supervision. Prior to his 1995 Superior Court judicial appointment, Judge Jones served as a Municipal Court Judge (1992-1995), as an Assistant District Attorney (1987-1991), and as the Director of the Child Support Recovery Unit (1978-1985).

A native of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, Judge Jones has demonstrated his commitment to the community. He has offered his time and leadership to numerous community and social organizations. He has also won many awards to this regard. For example, in 1998, he was the recipient of the Chief Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service; 2007 Junior League of Athens and Athens First Bank & Trust “Volunteer of the Year Award;” St. Mary's "2007 Heart of Gold Award" and Omega Citizen of the Year – awarded by the Zeta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in appreciation of the Judge's outstanding contributions and dedicated services to his community, city, and the State of Georgia.

Judge Jones is married to Lillian Kincey.

Education
16th National College on Judicial Conduct and Ethics, 1998
National Judicial College, 1996
J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, 1987
B.B.A., University of Georgia, 1978
Diploma, Cedar Shoals High School, 1975

License/Bar Admissions
State Bar of Georgia, 1987
Supreme Court of the United States, 2007
Middle District of Georgia, 1994
Supreme Court of Georgia, 1988
Georgia Court of Appeals, 1988
Superior Courts of Georgia, 1987

Present Memberships
State Bar of Georgia, 1987-present
Council of Superior Court Judges, 1995-present
Access to Justice and Fairness in the Courts Committee
Accountability and Treatment Courts Committee
Public Outreach Committee
Western Judicial Circuit Bar Association, 1987-present
Board of Directors, 2005-2006
Secretary-Treasurer, 1989-1990
Board of Directors, Athens Area Community Foundation, 2007-present
Chairman, 2007-present
Board of Directors, University of Georgia Alumni Association, 2007-present
Vice-President/Executive Committee, 2009-present
Board of Directors, Hope Haven, 2004-present
Board of Directors, Athens Academy, 2002-present
Board of Directors, Athens
First Bank and Trust, 2002-present
Chairman, Audit Committee, 2005-present
Board of Directors, Salvation Army, 1998-present
Board of Directors, ReNew Athens, 2009-present
Honorary Chairman, 2009-present
Board of Directors, Bread for Life, 2009-present
Board of Trustees, Piedmont College, 2003-present
Executive Committee member, 2005-present
Board of Advisors, UGAHEROs, 2008-present
Board of Advisors, Mercy Health Clinic, 2009-present
Board of Visitors, Riverside Military Academy, 2009-present
Community Advisory Board, Athens Banner-Herald, 2010-present
Co-Moderator, 2010-present
Member, Athens Rotary Club, 1993-present
Board of Directors, 2002-2004
Member, National Football Foundation, College Hall of Fame, University of Georgia Chapter, 2006-present
Second Vice-President, 2009
Member, Lincoln Masonic Lodge No. 62, 1994-present
Member, Delta Psi Boule of Athens, 2006-present
Member, A. Phillip Randolph Institute, 1991-present
Member, Gridiron Secret Society, 2001-present
Member, Athens Touchdown Club, 2004-present
Member, Sphinx, 2010-present
Member, State Bar, Foundations of Freedom Committee Member
Co-chair, Lawyers With a Message sub-committee
Deacon, Ebenezer Baptist Church West, 2007-present

Honors and Awards
Legacy Award for outstanding leadership and community/legal service, Hill Chapel Baptist Church, 2010
Outstanding Jurist Award, presented by the Gate City Bar Association, 2009
W. Lee Arrendale Award, presented by Athens Rotary, 2008
“Heart of Gold Award” presented by St. Mary’s Hospital, 2008
Robert S. Stubbs, Guardian of Ethics Award, presented by Rotary Club, 2008
Georgia Justice Builder Award, presented by Georgia Legal Services Program, 2007
University of Georgia President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award, 2007
Spirit of Athens Award, 2007
Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by the Junior League of Athens and Athens First Bank & Trust, 2007
Omega Citizen of the Year, presented by Zeta Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, 2007
Distinguished American Award, presented by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame,
University of Georgia Chapter, June 6, 2006
Kappa Alpha Psi, Outstanding Community Service Award, 2005
Noble, Community Service Award for Region One, 2004
Graduate of Leadership Georgia, 2003
Billy Hudson Distinguished Citizen Award for 2003 from the Boy Scouts of America
Legal Professional of the Year, presented by the Association of Legal Professionals, 2003
Distinguished Judicial Service Award, Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, 2002
Distinguished Judicial Service Award, 2002
W. Lee Arrendale Award, presented by Athens Rotary, 1999 & 2001
Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, Inc., 1998
Athens Legal Secretaries’ Boss of the Year, 1998
Chief Justice Robert Benham Award for Community Service, 1998
Fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia, 1998
Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, 1997
Rotary Four Way Test Award, 1996
Spirit of Olympism Award, presented by Hilsman Middle School, 1996
UGA Black Faculty and Staff Award for Meritorious Contributions to the University of Georgia, 1994
University Arch Award for Community Betterment, 1993
African-American C.L.A.S.S. Award, 1993
Athens Legal Secretaries’ Boss of the Year, 1992
A. Phillip Randolph Distinguish Citizen Award, 1992
Athens-Clarke County Supreme Dedication and Outstanding Service Award, 1992
Julian Bond Humanitarian Award, 1991
Henry A. Morse Community Service Award, 1991
Jackson County Drum Major for Justice Award, 1991
Graduate of Leadership Athens, 1989
A. Phillip Randolph President’s Award, 1988
Athens Legal Secretaries’ Boss of the Year, 1983
Outstanding Young Men of America Award, 1982

Prior Memberships
Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, 2008-2010
Board of Directors, Boy Scouts of Northeast Georgia, 2003-2009
Board of Directors, St. Mary’s Health Care, 2002-2008
Board of Directors, Georgia Children’s Chorus, 2002-2006
Board of Directors, Y.W.C.O., 1999-2002
Board of Directors, Camp Sunshine, 1999-2002
Board of Directors, Athens Regional Attention Home, 1990-1991
Board of Directors, Athens Neighborhood Health Center, 1990-1991
Board of Visitors, School of Law at the University of Georgia, 2000-2003 Chairman, 2003
Member, Georgia Judicial Qualification Commission, 1996-2006 Chairman, 2002-2006
Member, American Judges Association, 2005-2007
Member, Athens-Clarke County Commission of the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, 2001
Member, Clarke County School Mentoring Program, 2000-2004
Member, Athens Area Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, 1990-1991
Member, Black Men of Athens, 1994-1998
Member, Taylor/Grady Advisory Committee for the Junior League of Athens, 1989-1990
Member, local chapter of the NAACP
Partners for a Prosperous Athens/OneAthens 2006-2008. Chairman, 2006-2008
Supreme Court of Georgia’s Judicial Council Domestic Violence Committee, 2001-2004
Supreme Court of Georgia’s Commission on Equality, 2006-2008
United Way of Northeast Georgia, 1998-2002

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