Stephen S. Goss

Stephen S. Goss (November 16, 1961 – August 24, 2019) was an American jurist who served as judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals.

Education

Goss received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Legal career

Goss was a partner in the Albany law firms of Watson, Spence, Lowe and Chambless, LLP and Cannon, Meyer von Bremen and Goss, LLP. He also previously served as the solicitor for the Dougherty Circuit Juvenile Court. On May 10, 2018 Goss was appointed by Nathan Deal to serve as a judge on the Court of Appeals of Georgia, replacing retired judge Gary B. Andrews. He was sworn into office on August 1, 2018.

Consideration for Georgia Supreme Court

In November 2016 Goss' was among thirteen candidates being vetted for one of three vacancies on the Georgia Supreme Court.

Personal

Goss was married to the former Dee Collins of Cotton, Mitchell County, Georgia. They were the parents of two daughters, Collins and Clark, and a son, Clint.