Chief Judge A. Gregory Poole, Board Chair

Chief Judge Kelli L. Wolk, Board Treasurer

Chief Judge Eric Brewton

Chief Magistrate Brendan F. Murphy

District Attorney Flynn D. Broday, Jr.

Solicitor General Makia Metzger

Clerk Connie Taylor

Eldon Basham, Attorney

Bill Gentry, Attorney

Matthew Foley, Law Library Director

Erin Mendez, Law Librarian

Superior Court Administrator Christopher Hansard, Secretary of the Board

Computers and Printers are available for public use in the library. Printing is only available in black and white and costs $0.25 per page. Printers can make copies as well, however, scanning is not available here. The public computers all have Microsoft Office products available (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Computers are intended for legal research, writing or filling out court forms, and printing. Our staff can assist with technology questions and research assistance, but cannot help write or fill out court forms or provide any legal advice.

Select Superior Court forms are available for purchase at the library circulation desk. These include:

• Divorce with Minor Children - $15
• Divorce without Minor Children - $15
• Legitimation - $10
• Child Support Modification - $10
• Change of Custody and Child Support - $6.75
• Name Change of Adult - $5
• Name Change of Minor - $5
• Declaration of Sole Custody - $5
• Contempt - $5

All of these forms can be found online. Check the Superior Court Forms page or the Self-Help Center menu below.

The Law Library subscribes to Westlaw, a legal research database. This is available only within the library and not from home. Patrons can print or email up to 20 articles per session. Westlaw provides access to forms, cases, books, and primary and secondary legal resources for your research. Not sure where to start with your research? Our staff is available to help you learn to use Westlaw. 

If you cannot come into the library to use Westlaw, here is a list of resources that are accessible from anywhere. Disclaimer: These resources are not affiliated with Cobb County, Superior Court, or the Law Library. Please use at your own discretion. By using this website and the links provided, you acknowledge and agree that the Superior Court of Cobb County and its staff are not responsible for any errors or omissions on the website, or any site linked within, nor for any damages resulting or alleged to result from its use or application.

• FindLaw
• Georgia Legal Aid
• Georgia Municipal Codes
• Justia US Law
• Law Library of Congress Research Guides
• Nolo Legal Articles
• Official Code of Georgia

Physical Collection

The library has a collection of texts available for use. These include periodicals, code books, treatises, and the West Key Number System. These are not available to be checked out unless you are a practicing attorney with an active bar number. If you are curious about specific titles we may have, please email or call us at 770-528-1884.

Book Sale

Once the library has acquired new editions of legal publications, old editions are put up for sale at up to significant discounts off the original price.

This is a great way to save on costly legal publications and also a great way to expand your legal collection. Money raised will be used to benefit the continuing education opportunities sponsored by the law library. Come see what we have available! You may also call us at 770-528-1884 if you're looking for a particular title. Bulk discounts are available.

Titles we often have available include: 

Georgia Criminal Trial Practice 
Georgia Law of Torts
Georgia Criminal and Traffic Law Manual
Georgia Practice and Procedure
Carlson on Evidence

Courtroom to Classroom brings fourth and fifth graders from all over Cobb County to get hands on experience with the court process! This program gives students a hands-on experience and a chance to ask legal professionals any questions about the field. This program involves the students conducting a mock criminal trial and is complete with a Jury, Defense and Prosecution Attorneys, Courtroom Staff, and a Judge.

If you are a teacher in Cobb County and are interested in this program, please email Erin.Mendez@cobbcounty.org to organize an event!

Seeking legal advice? Come into the library from Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM for a free 30-minute consultation on non-criminal matters with an attorney from Legal Aid. Appointments are first come, first served and based upon qualifications. Please see the library help desk for intake paperwork.  Questions? Call the Law Library at (770) 528-1884 or email lawlibrary@cobbcounty.org

Lectures

• The Cobb County Law Library hosts a series of monthly lectures with the help from Legal Aid through the Lawyer in the Library program. These lectures take place in room 4500 in the Cobb County Superior Court. To register for these classes, please call the library at (770) 528-1884. 
  
  The next class is:
  Estate Planning
  May 22nd at TIME TBA

Videos

• We have a series of recorded lectures on legal topics available on our YouTube channel. This is a great place to begin your research on a variety of topics. This channel is updated monthly, so please check back regularly to see new content. Topics included in this series are: divorce, child custody, food stamps, veteran's legal issues, and LGTBQ+ legalities. 

Disclaimer:  The Cobb County Law Library does not provide legal advice, nor is it engaged in the practice of law. This website should be used as a resource for general information, and the content provided should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a qualified lawyer. According to O.C.G.A. 15-19-51, it is illegal for anyone but a duly licensed attorney to give legal advice.  Therefore, we strongly recommend consulting a lawyer to discuss your case and how the law applies to your particular situation. By using this website and the links provided, you acknowledge and agree that the Cobb County Law Library and its staff are not responsible for any errors or omissions on the website, or any site linked from this site, nor for any damages resulting or alleged to result from its use or application.

Cobb County Forms

• Superior Court
• Superior Court Clerk (Real Estate Division)
• State Court (Civil)
• State Court (Criminal)
• Magistrate Court
      Obtaining a Non-Military Affidavit
• Probate Court

Programs

• Superior Court Programs
• Cobb County Probate Clinic

Resources

• Cobb County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
• Cobb County Superior Court Clerk
• Cobb Justice Foundation
• Cobb County Public Library System
• Local Rules of Superior Court

General Resources

• American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia
• Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
• Atlanta Legal Aid Society
• Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
• Georgia Innocence Project
• Georgia Justice Project
• Georgia Lawyers for the Arts
• Georgia Legal Services Program (for outside Metro Atlanta)
• Lambda Legal
• Law Library of Congress Research Guides
• Latin American Association (Immigration Services)
• Legal Information Institute
• Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
• National Archives and Records Administration
• Southern Center for Human Rights

Superior Court Resources

• Child Support Services
• Child Support Worksheet
• Georgia Superior Court Standard Forms and General Instructions
• Vital Records

State Court Resources

• National Center for State Courts Access to Justice Videos
• National Center for State Courts Library eCollection
• State Bar of Georgia

Probate Court Resources

• Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia
• Georgia Probate Court Standard Forms and General Instructions

Magistrate Court Resources

• Georgia Magistrate Council
• Magistrate Forms Generator

Juvenile Court Resources

• Department of Juvenile Justice
• Georgia Juvenile Court Standard Forms and General Instructions
• Juvenile Justice Information Exchange

Other Sources for Forms

• DeKalb County Superior Court Forms
• Fulton County Family Law Center
• Georgia Legal Aid Self Help Forms
• Gwinnett Family Law Clinic
• Southern Judicial Circuit Self Help Forms