Judge Philip C. Smith: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Forsyth County Superior Court, Department Division 3, Room 503

Appointed By: Gov. John Nathan Deal

Biography

The Hon. Philip C. Smith is a judge for the Forsyth County Superior Court in Georgia. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Nathan Deal on December 3, 2012.

Prior to his appointment, Smith was a judge for the Forsyth County State Court, a position to which he was selected in 2003. Before that, he held the distinction of being the first District Attorney for the Forsyth County District Attorney’s Office.

Smith earned a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Georgia School of Law.

He and his wife, Pamela, reside in Cumming, Georgia.

Recent Cases by Hon. Philip C. Smith

LAKE ASTORIA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC vs DAVID INGMIRE

On April 10, 2025 an other general civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Apr 10, 2025

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Forsyth Superior Court

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Forsyth County, GA

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Apr 11, 2025

Mercer University vs. Payton Brown

On April 4, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Apr 04, 2025

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Contract / Account

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 05, 2025

Lauren Mctier vs. Alyssa Yarritu,Daniel Yarritu

On April 2, 2025 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Apr 02, 2025

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Torts

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Apr 03, 2025

STONEBROOKE COMMONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC vs. SCOTT HART

On March 28, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 28, 2025

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Mar 29, 2025

Chloe Combs vs Ashton Combs

On March 27, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 27, 2025

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Family

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Mar 28, 2025

JEFFREY HILLS vs. YDB INVESTMENTS, LLC

On March 26, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 26, 2025

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Mar 27, 2025

Kandy Varela vs Shaquille Brown

On March 21, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 21, 2025

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Family

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Mar 22, 2025

AMBERLEA CHARLES vs ETHAN POLK

On March 21, 2025 other domestic relations case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 21, 2025

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Other Domestic Relations

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Family

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Divorce,Separation

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Mar 22, 2025

Wild Meadows Homeowners Association, Inc. vs. Calvin Harris

On March 20, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 20, 2025

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Mar 21, 2025

Stokes Camichael & Ernst LLP,Ernst LLP vs. Quality FoodService Products LLC

On March 14, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 14, 2025

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Mar 15, 2025

Dulce Maria Habana Cruz vs Jaime Gonzales Nava

On March 14, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 14, 2025

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Mar 15, 2025

Cristal Bedwell vs Nicholas Shapiro

On March 5, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 05, 2025

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Mar 06, 2025

FlagStar Financial & Leasing LLC vs. Richard Bethune

On March 5, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Mar 05, 2025

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Mar 06, 2025

Gladys Leonardo,Giovanni Leonardo,Sarina Leonardo vs. Hang Thi Vo,Kenneth Tran

On February 28, 2025 a tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 28, 2025

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Torts

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Mar 01, 2025

ABERNATHY ENGINEERING GROUP, LLC vs MARTY LYNN,ANGIE LYNN

On February 27, 2025 an other general civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 27, 2025

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Feb 28, 2025

Brittany Strickland vs Michael Strickland

On February 26, 2025 other domestic relations case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 26, 2025

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Family

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Feb 27, 2025

Bankers Healthcare Group LLC vs Andrew Rhim,Andrew Rhim

On February 24, 2025 an other general civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 24, 2025

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Feb 25, 2025

Darlene Janis vs Alexious Fiero

On February 24, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 24, 2025

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Feb 25, 2025

Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs Jacqueline Bailey,Tammy Deraney,Joseph Deraney, Jr

On February 20, 2025 an other general civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 20, 2025

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Feb 21, 2025

Julie Perry vs Scott Perry

On February 18, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 18, 2025

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Feb 19, 2025

IAQ Restoration Inc vs. Diana Candela

On February 14, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 14, 2025

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Feb 15, 2025

Jordan Jackson vs Jeannon Duverna

On February 14, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 14, 2025

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Feb 15, 2025

Maria Sanchez vs Esequiel Hernandez-Chavez

On February 14, 2025 a family violence/tpo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 14, 2025

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Feb 15, 2025

Truist Bank vs. ERIC SUDNIKOVICH,The United States of America, Dept of Housing and Urban Development,Midland Capital Management Inc,PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC

On February 12, 2025 a contract / account case was filed in the jurisdiction of Forsyth County. Judge Philip C. Smith presiding.

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Feb 12, 2025

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Commercial

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Feb 13, 2025

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About

Philip C. Smith
Current Appointment Forsyth County Superior Court, Department Division 3, Room 503	Forsyth County Superior Court, Department Division 3, Room 503
Previous Appointment Forsyth County State Court	Forsyth County State Court
Education J.D., University of Georgia School of Law Bachelor's degree, Vanderbilt University	J.D., University of Georgia School of Law Bachelor's degree, Vanderbilt University

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	GA - Forsyth County Superior Court
Previous Court:	GA - Forsyth County State Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (770) 205-4654
Fax:	+1 (770) 205-4658

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Forsyth County Superior Court	Forsyth County, Georgia
Chief Judge	Forsyth County State Court	Forsyth County, Georgia
District Attorney	Forsyth County District Attorney's Office	Forsyth County, Georgia