Harold Melton

Harold David Melton (born September 25, 1966) is a former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.

Early years and education

A 1984 graduate of Joseph Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, Melton received a Bachelor of Science from Auburn University, where he served as Student Government Association President, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1991. at Auburn University, is named for Justice Melton.

Political and legal background

Prior to joining the Court, Melton served as Executive Counsel to Governor Perdue. Before serving as Executive Counsel, Melton spent 11 years as Assistant Attorney General in the Georgia Department of Law. On February 12, 2021, Melton announced his intent to retire effective July 1, 2021.

He accepted a partnership in Troutman Pepper effective July 19, 2021. In October 2021, Melton was appointed to the Carl E. Sanders Chair in Political Leadership at the University of Georgia School of Law.