@JudgeDillard

Presiding Judge and 30th Chief Judge @AppealsCourtGA | Deo • Doctrinae • Aeternitati

 Atlanta, GA
gaappeals.gov/stephen-dillard/
Joined October 2010
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The final tally. Thank you, Georgia!
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It’s a beautiful evening in the Magic City.
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I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
Judge Stephen Dillard
@JudgeDillardSep 25
I hope all of you have a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And as always, please be good to each other.
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Beck A. Taylor@BeckTaylorOct 22
Samford's "Red Sea" Re-Energizes Samford Student Engagement #GoBulldogs #AllForSAMford samford.edu/news/2026/10/The…

Red Sea Re-Energizes Samford Student Engagement

Bolstered by campus visibility and social media, the Bulldogs' student section is growing.

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Our Nevada Judges, Inc.
@OurNevadaJudges11h
The @NV8thC's District Court Judge Joe Hardy (@JudgeJoeHardy) shares an article by Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Stephen Dillard (@JudgeDillard) on the perils of the judiciary's categorical avoidance of social media. judicature.duke.edu/articles…
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.@AppealsCourtGA is 11 days away from one of its 3 constitutional deadlines for issuing opinions. The 30 day period before our deadlines is referred to internally as “distress.” If you’re interested in learning more about our distress deadlines, please read this article. digitalcommons.law.mercer.ed…
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Judge Richard Minor@JudgeMinor13h
As public servants we should not hide from those who elected us to our court. We should use social media, as has @JudgeDillard, to educate the public about the judiciary. And specifically, our court’s work on which we sit. #publicservants #thirdbranch #ruleoflaw
Judge Stephen Dillard
@JudgeDillardOct 23
The wonderful folks at @BolchJudicial were kind enough to lightly edit my article, “Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage ‘We the People’ Through Social-Media Platforms,” for the latest edition of @DukeJudicature. You can read it here. judicature.duke.edu/articles…

Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage on Social Media

Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard explains how judges can use social media to educate the public, increase transparency, and strengthen trust in the courts.

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Judge Joe Hardy Jr.@JudgeJoeHardy13h
Love this! When I took the bench in 2015, many colleagues insisted I delete all social media accounts because judges should not be on social media, period. I’m pleased to say that attitude has shifted to be much more in favor of engagement.
Judge Stephen Dillard
@JudgeDillardOct 23
The wonderful folks at @BolchJudicial were kind enough to lightly edit my article, “Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage ‘We the People’ Through Social-Media Platforms,” for the latest edition of @DukeJudicature. You can read it here. judicature.duke.edu/articles…

Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage on Social Media

Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard explains how judges can use social media to educate the public, increase transparency, and strengthen trust in the courts.

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Judge Stephen Dillard
@JudgeDillardOct 23
The wonderful folks at @BolchJudicial were kind enough to lightly edit my article, “Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage ‘We the People’ Through Social-Media Platforms,” for the latest edition of @DukeJudicature. You can read it here. judicature.duke.edu/articles…

Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage on Social Media

Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard explains how judges can use social media to educate the public, increase transparency, and strengthen trust in the courts.

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The wonderful folks at @BolchJudicial were kind enough to lightly edit my article, “Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage ‘We the People’ Through Social-Media Platforms,” for the latest edition of @DukeJudicature. You can read it here. judicature.duke.edu/articles…

Democratizing the Judiciary: Why Judges Should Engage on Social Media

Judge Stephen Louis A. Dillard explains how judges can use social media to educate the public, increase transparency, and strengthen trust in the courts.

judicature.duke.edu
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It’s a beautiful evening at @SamfordU.
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SamfordAlumni@SamfordAlumniOct 21
Samford alumni—mark your calendars! In one month, the Samford Bulldogs take on the Auburn Tigers. Join us for a tailgate before the game! 🏈 📆 Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 📍Agricultural Heritage Park - Auburn Universtiy Register here: eventbrite.com/e/samford-alu….
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Samford University@SamfordUOct 21
Meet your new Miss Samford University, Aria Foster! 👑 A sophomore finance major, Aria will represent Samford at the Miss Alabama pageant in June. We're proud to continue this beloved Samford tradition, established in 1948. ❤️💙
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Chambers Music: “The Governor’s Waltz” by Phoebe Bridgers music.apple.com/us/album/the…

The Governor’s Waltz by Phoebe Bridgers on Apple Music

Song · 2026 · Duration 3:27

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Back in my favorite reading spot.
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Judge Stephen Dillard
@JudgeDillardOct 20
Sixteen years ago, Governor @SonnyPerdue announced my appointment to @AppealsCourtGA. I will always be grateful for the confidence and trust he placed in me with that decision. These last 16 years have been the most wonderful years of my life. I am truly blessed to have a vocation that I love.
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Samford University@SamfordUOct 20
Your 100-day countdown starts now. ⏳ Mark your calendar for the best weekend of the year! Samford's most beloved tradition, Step Sing, returns January 28–30.
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Sixteen years ago, Governor @SonnyPerdue announced my appointment to @AppealsCourtGA. I will always be grateful for the confidence and trust he placed in me with that decision. These last 16 years have been the most wonderful years of my life. I am truly blessed to have a vocation that I love.
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Orin Kerr
@OrinKerrOct 20
Some people think that Learned Hand had the perfect name for a judge. But "Learned" was the judge's middle name, not his first name. Hand's real first name was better suited for a lawyer: Billings.
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