Full Name:
Michael 'Mike' P. Boggs
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Heather
Birth Date:
12/28/1962
Birth Place:
Largo, Florida
Home City:
Pierce County, GA
JD, Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, 1987-1990
BA, Political Science/Psychology, Georgia Southern College, 1983-1985
AA, Waycross College, 1982-1983
Attended, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1981-1982
Principal, Citizens to Elect Judge Mike Boggs, Incorporated, 2012-present
Representative, Georgia State House, 2000-2004
Member, Government Affairs Committee
Member, Governor Brian Kemps Georgia Behavioral Health Reform and Innovation Commission
Member, Judicial Council of Georgias Standing Committee on Accountability Courts
Member, Judiciary Committee Georgia General Assembly
Chair, Mental Health Courts and Corrections subcommittee
Chair, Probate Law and Elections Law Subcommittees Georgia General Assembly
Member, Public Safety Committee Georgia General Assembly
Chief Justice, Georgia Supreme Court, 2022-present
Justice, Georgia State Supreme Court, 2016-2022
Judge, Court of Appeals of Georgia, 2012-2016
Appointed by Governor Nathan Deal, Justice, Georgia State Supreme Court, November 9, 2016
Nomination Withdrawn, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, 2014
Nominated by President Obama, Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, December 19, 2013
Superior Court Judge, First Superior Court District of Georgia, Waycross Judicial Circuit, 2005-2012
Presiding Felony Drug Court Judge, First Superior Court District of Georgia, Waycross Judicial Circuit, 2008-2012
Board of Directors, The Patterson Bank, 2005-2010
Sole Practitioner, Michael P. Boggs, Professional Corporation, 1998-2005
Counsel/ County Attorney/ Special Assistant Attorney General, Waycross Regional Development Authority, 1992-2000
Partner, Landers & Boggs, Limited Liabililty Partnership, 1995-1998
Associate Attorn, Thomas & Settle, 1992-1995
Associate Attorney, McKenzie, Martin, Taylor & McConnaughey, 1991-1992
Associate Attorney, McKenzie & McPhail, 1990-1991
Summer Associate, McKenzie & McPhail, 1989
Summer Associate, Thomas & Settle, 1988
Legislative Aide, United States Congressman J. Roy Rowland, 1985-1987
Board of Directors, Council of State Governments Justice Center, 2014-present
Member, Lawyers Club of Atlanta, 2012-present
Co-Chair, Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians, 2012-present
Member, Okefenokee Swamp Park OSPREY Society, 2011-present
Member, Leadership Georgia Alumni Association, 2010-present
Board of Directors, Okefenokee Swamp Park, 2010-present
Ethics Committee Member, Baptist Village Retirement Community, 2006-present
Board of Trustees, James M. Dye Foundation, Incorporated, 2005-present
Member, Central Baptist Church, 1999-present
Member, Okefenokee Country Club, 1995-present
Member, Atlanta Bar Association, present
Member, Justice for Children Committee, Georgia State Supreme Court, present
Member, National Task Force on Fines, Fees and Bail Practices, present
Member, South Georgia State College Foundation Board of Trustees, present
Member, The National Center for State Courts Judicial Peer Group, present
Member, Board of Directors of the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation
Advisory Member, Council on Criminal Justice
Member, Court Personnel Committee, Court of Appeals of Georgia
Member, Court Rules Committee, Court of Appeals of Georgia
Member, Governor's Judicial Nominating Commission
Member, Judicial Council of Georgia, Standing Committee on Accountability Courts Funding Subcommittee
Member, Legislation Committee, Court of Appeals of Georgia
Member, Mercer University Board of Trustees
Member, Mercer University School of Law School Board of Visitors
Member, National Center for State Courts Task Force on Fines, Fees and Bail Reform
Member, National Center for State Courts Evidence Based Sentencing Peer Group
Chair, National Steering Committee of Justice Counts, Council of State Governments Justice Center Initiative
Member, Planning, Facilities Management, and Court Security Committee, Court of Appeals of Georgia
Member, State Bar of Georgia
Member, Waycross Bar Association
Board, Waycross College Foundation
Director/President, Waycross Judicial Circuit Drug Court Program, Incorporated, 2008-2012
Secretary/Treasurer, Council of Superior Court Judges, 2005-2011
Legislative Support Team, Council of Superior Court Judges, 2009-2011
Board of Trustees, Okefenokee Technical College Foundation, Incorporate, 2007-2010
Member, Waycross Rotary Club, 1995-2010
Board of Directors, Waycross Young Mens Christian Association, 1994-2009
Deacon, Central Baptist Church, 2005-2008
President, Waycross Bar Association, 1996
Member, American Cancer Society, 1992
Awards:
Grass Roots Justice Award, Georgia Justice Project (2013)
(Received by me on behalf of the Criminal Justice Reform Council)
Leadership Georgia, Graduate (2009)
Golden Eagle Award, Boy Scouts of America (Okefenokee Chapter) (2008)
Special Recognition Award, Magnolia House Shelter (2007)
Foundation Regents Award for Excellence, University System of Georgia (2004)
Commitment to Justice Award, District Attorneys' Association of Georgia (2004)
Leadership Award, Georgia Sheriffs' Association (2004)
Community Service Award, YMCA of Waycross (2004)
Legislative Award, Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (2003)
Selected as one of "40 under 40" rising stars in Georgia, Georgia Trend magazine (2002)
Distinguished Citizen Award, Lions Club (2002)
Selected as "Outstanding Freshman Member of the Georgia General Assembly,"
Georgia Legislative Alumni Association (2001)
Leadership Waycross, Graduate (1993)
Order of Barristers, Mercer University School of Law (1990)
Moot Court Board, Mercer University School of Law (1989-1990)
ABA/LSD Moot Court Competition Team, Mercer University School of Law (1989)
Publications:
"Georgia's Juvenile Justice System: High Costs, Low Returns," Lawyers Club of
Atlanta Newsletter, May 2013.
Letter to the Editor, "Partisan Rancor In 2004," Waycross Journal-Herald, April
21, 2004.
Letter to the Editor, "State Water Council Awaits Perdue's OK," Waycross
Journal-Herald, April 8, 2004.
Letter to the Editor, "Medicaid Funds- $172 Million Allocated For Poor,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, March 31, 2004.
Letter to the Editor, "Save Our Water- House Bill Protects Water Supply,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, March 24,2004.
Letter to the Editor, "Georgia Outdoors- Hunting, Fishing Resolution OKd,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, February 4, 2004.
Letter to the Editor, "Jobs, Prisons Face Cuts In '05 Budget," Waycross Journal Herald,
January 27,2004.
Letter to the Editor, "Budget Woes- Perdue Proposes $800M In Cuts," Waycross
Journal-Herald, January 21, 2004.
Letter to the Editor, "Boggs' Forecast- 4.4% Revenue Growth Inadequate,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, December 23,2003.
Letter to the Editor, "Deer Get Break In Georgia," Waycross Journal-Herald,
May 30,2003.
Letter to the Editor, "Waycross State Lab On-Track," Waycross Journal-Herald,
May 1, 2003.
Letter to the Editor, "Budget Woes- Revenue Deficit At $600 Million," Waycross
Journal-Herald, April24, 2003.
Letter to the Editor, "Protecting Water- House Bill Bans Rural Transfers,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, March 5, 2003.
Letter to the Editor, "Bare Bones Budget- $3.7 Million Spending Cut OKd,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, February 21, 2003.
Letter to the Editor, "Perdue Retreats- Property Taxes Won't Jump $155,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, February 11, 2003.
Letter to the Editor, "FY 2004 Budget," Waycross Journal-Herald, January 22,
2003.
Letter to the Editor, "Deer Season, Limit Extended By Law," Waycross JournalHerald,
June 12, 2002.
Letter to the Editor, "Long Session Ends With Maps, Budget," Waycross JournalHerald,
April 20, 2002.
Letter to the Editor, "Lawmakers Reduce Spending By 2.5%," Waycross JournalHerald,
March 26, 2002.
Letter to the Editor, "Hunting Bills OKd By House," Waycross Journal-Herald,
February 15, 2002.
Letter to the Editor, "$100 Million Lost To Enron," Waycross Journal-Herald,
January 30, 2002.
Letter to the Editor, "Boggs Reports Barnes Submits Lean FY '03 Budget,"
Waycross Journal-Herald, January 26,2002.
Letter to the Editor, "New Law Says 'No' To Video," Waycross Journal-Herald,
September 14, 2001.
Letter to the Editor, "Georgia's Lawmakers Increase Homestead Exemption In
2001," Waycross Journal-Herald, June 29, 2001.
Letter to the Editor, "Little-Known State Bills Offer Help to Women, Kids,
Seniors," Waycross Journal-Herald, May 22,2001.
Letter to the Editor, "Boggs Wins $63,500 In Grants For Stadium, Forestry
Museum," Waycross Journal-Herald, March 16,2001.
Letter to the Editor, "Teacher Pay, School Additions Lead Governor's 2002
Budget," Waycross Journal-Herald, January 17, 2001.