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Judge Stephen Dillard
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Presiding Judge and 30th Chief Judge, Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia.

Atlanta, Georgia
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November 26, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I received a lovely handwritten note today from one of my judicial heroes. The last few weeks have been absolutely amazing.

It’s also a good reminder that I need to write more handwritten notes in the new year.
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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It was just a joy to see @judgedillard.bsky.social receive the Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence at tonight’s NCSC dinner. Such a worthy recognition of an exemplary ambassador for the American bench.
November 21, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It’s a beautiful day at the NDJC in Atlanta. #appellateplaces
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy birthday @amby.bsky.social! I hope you have a wonderful day.
November 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Saturdays with Sirius.
November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
And a happy 184th birthday to my alma mater (and birthday twin), @SamfordU!

It really was meant to be, folks.
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 AM
My first born continues to crush it with his birthday gifts.

This is one of my all-time favorite albums: XTC’s “Skylarking.” And it has aged well.
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
If you’ve always wanted to work for the best state intermediate appellate court in the country, now is your chance.

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November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
One of my former interns sent me this text message exchange with her daughter, and it is too good not to share.

Lawyer—also known as “Judge Fighter.” :)
November 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Thanks to @ajc.com’s Politically Georgia for the kind birthday shoutout this morning.
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Birthday burn: ✅

This is 56.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
If you’re a history nerd, “Death by Lightning” (on Netflix) is well worth your time. I highly recommend it.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Back in my favorite reading spot.
November 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Tony Hale: 2025 @SamfordU Alumnus of the Year.

I am so proud of you, brother.
November 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
All judgments for cases docketed to the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia’s April 2025 Term have been processed.

Opinions distress is officially over.
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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MC Law Alum Judge Stephen Dillard Honored with National Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
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November 4, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It really has been an amazing 15 years. Thank you to Governor Sonny Perdue and the people of Georgia for allowing me to serve them on the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia. I hope to continue doing so for many years to come.
November 1, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia courtroom.
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Fifteen years ago, Gov. Perdue announced my appointment to the Court of Appeals of GA. I’ll always be grateful for the confidence & trust he placed in me with that decision. These have been the most wonderful, challenging, & humbling years of my life. I’m truly blessed to have a vocation I love.
October 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM