Dean C. Bucci
Presiding Superior Court judge
Daniel Akers / Lacy Jolee Boles
Who They Are
Dean C. Bucci joined the Paulding Judicial Circuit’s Superior Court in January 2015. A Georgia Southern University announcement about his commencement address identified him as Georgia’s first Hispanic Superior Court judge. The university also described earlier service with community organizations and legal-aid work while he practiced law. Georgia Southern’s profile.
That professional history helps explain the person behind the courtroom role. It does not predict a ruling in this case. Paulding County’s officials directory identifies Bucci as chief judge in Post II. County officials directory.
Why This Face Matters
Bucci is the judge identified in the November jury-selection report. His responsibility is different from the jury’s: the judge manages proceedings and resolves legal questions, while jurors evaluate the case under the court’s instructions. Courtroom Insider’s jury report.
Portrait pending
Court
Superior Court, Paulding Judicial Circuit.
Joined the court
January 7, 2015.
Verified role
Presiding judge in the Boles trial.
