Over the past 25 years, Judge Richard Winegarden has built a reputation as a fair judge who works to keep our community safe from criminals. He has presided over more than 55,000 cases as a State and Superior Court Judge, including many of the highest profile cases in Gwinnett. Judge Winegarden, a former prosecutor, is the only judge to ever receive an award from the Gwinnett Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD). Richard’s involvement in our Gwinnett County community runs deep. Judge Winegarden has served as President and Chairman of the Gwinnett County chapter of the American Cancer Society, is a member of the Rotary Club of South Gwinnett. He has served as president of his homeowners association, and is a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett and Leadership Atlanta. Judge Winegarden is married, has three children, and attends the 12Stone Church in Lawrenceville.

  • Trial Judge for 25 years
  • Gwinnett County Assistant District Attorney 1974-1976
  • Served as State Court Judge 1983-1987
  • Appointed by Governor Harris in 1987 to Superior court Judge
  • Served as Superior Court Judge since 1987
  • Licensed Attorney for over 33 years
  • Elected Ninth District Administrative Judge for 2000-2002
  • Member of Executive Committee Council of Superior Court Judges 2000-2002
  • Presided over more than 55,000 cases as State and Superior Court Judge

Education
  • Graduate of National Judicial College
  • Graduate of University of Michigan
  • Graduate of Wayne State University School of Law
  • Completed of 250 hours of study at Institute of Continuing Judicial Education

Community Leadership
  • Chairman of the Board – American Cancer Society Gwinnett County Unity 2000-2002
  • President – American Cancer Society, Gwinnett County Unit 1998-2000
  • Director – American Cancer Society, Gwinnett County Unit 1995-present
  • Board Member – Boy Scouts of America, Northeast Georgia Council 1998-present
  • Member – Rotary Club of South Gwinnett
  • Director – Rotary Club of South Gwinnett 1996-1997
  • Leadership Gwinnett graduate 1994
  • Leadership Atlanta graduate 1998
  • Steering Committee, Leadership Gwinnett 1995-1997
  • Church Board of Trustees 1994-1996
  • Church Administrative Board 1998-2000
  • The League of Women Voters of Gwinnett County
  • Steering Committee, Gwinnett Student Leadership Team 1995-2000
  • Member – Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful
  • Volunteer – Central Presbyterian Homeless Shelter
  • Member – Gwinnett County YMCA, Board of Management 1980-1988, 1999-2000
  • President – Hanarry Estates North Swim & Tennis 1986
  • President – River Oak Village Homeowners Assoc. 1977