12 East Park Square, Courtroom 4A
Marietta, GA 30090
Leisa Williams, Judicial Administrative Specialist
(770) 528-1701
(770) 528-1710 (Fax)
Leisa.Williams@cobbcounty.org
Jennifer Jack, Staff Attorney
(770) 528-1704
Jennifer.Jack@cobbcounty.org
Mindi Rayburn, Court Reporter
(770) 528-1708
Mindi.Rayburn@cobbcounty.org
Judge Jane Manning was elected to the Cobb State Court in May 2016 and took office in January 2017. Prior to her taking office, Judge Manning was an Assistant Solicitor General with the office of the Solicitor General of Cobb County for 15 years. She also was the managing partner at Hesmer and Manning for four years. Judge Manning received both her undergraduate and law degrees from Emory University. In May 2023, Judge Manning received her Masters of Judicial Studies from the University of Nevada-Reno.
Published Articles and Interviews
Character Evidence in the Civil Setting
How to Deal with a New Judge
Motions in Limine Article
Tips from a Trial Judge
Here Are the Many Reasons Why I Love Lawyers
Judge Manning Thesis - The Retrial of Leo Frank
Radio Interview About the Leo Frank Case
If More Judges Did This, We'd See More Cases Settled During Trial
Article - 'Cobb Is Very On It': Lawyers, Judges Applaud Case Resolution Progress Despite Indexing Concerns
Article - Millions at Stake as Defunct Apportionment Law is Debated in Georgia Courts