Christopher J. McFadden

Christopher J. McFadden (born August 9, 1957) is an American lawyer and Judge on the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Christopher J. McFadden
Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals
In office
July 1, 2019 – July 1, 2021
Preceded byStephen Dillard
Succeeded byBrian M. Rickman
Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals
Assumed office
January 1, 2011
Personal details
Born (1957-08-09) August 9, 1957 (age 67)
Akron, Ohio
SpouseLinda Hyde
EducationOglethorpe University (B.A.)
University of Georgia School of Law (J.D.)

Biography

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McFadden was born August 9, 1957, in Akron, Ohio.[1] He received his Bachelor of Arts from Oglethorpe University in 1980 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1985.[1] He practiced as a sole practitioner in Decatur from 1988 until his election to the Georgia Court of Appeals in November 2010. He is currently serving his second five-year term.[2]

McFadden is married to Dr. Linda Hyde, Professor of Biology at Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia. They have a son.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Attorney Christopher J McFadden". www.lawyercentral.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-03. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  2. ^ a b "Court of Appeals of Georgia: Judge Christopher McFadden". www.gaappeals.us. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
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Legal offices
Preceded by
Unknown
Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals
2011–present
Incumbent
Preceded by Chief Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals
2019–2021
Succeeded by