Superior Court

The Superior Court of Dougherty County is the highest-level trial court. With exclusive jurisdiction in felony cases, cases respecting title to land, divorce cases and equity cases, the Court’s daily functions involve holding hearings in cases pending before the Court, conducting bench and jury trials and handling the administrative aspects of the Court.

Hearings for the Superior Court must be scheduled at the request of the attorneys representing parties to lawsuits, and must be issued at the hearings, trial dates must be set, judgments must be entered, and sentences must be imposed and executed as part of the ordinary business of the Court in handling its annual caseload of approximately 4950 cases.

The Court is also responsible for overseeing all other courts in Dougherty County to ensure that indigents are provided with legal counsel in criminal proceedings. They also oversee the operation of the Dougherty County Law Library, appoint Jury Commissioners, and provide juries with their necessities.

Chief Judge Denise Marshall

Judge Denise MarshallStreet Address
225 Pine Avenue, Room 216, Albany, Georgia 31701

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 1827, Albany, Georgia 31702

Office: (229) 431-3242
Fax: (229) 878-3153

Senior Judge Willie E. Lockette

Chief Judge Willie E. LocketteStreet Address
 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701

Mailing Address
 P. O. Box 1827, Albany, Georgia 31702 

Victoria S. Darrisaw, Judge

Judge Victoria S. DarrisawStreet Address
225 Pine Avenue, Room 222, Albany, Georgia 31701

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 1827, Albany, Georgia 31702

Office: (229) 434-2683
Fax: (229) 431-2174

Joseph W. Dent, Judge

Judge Joseph W. DentStreet Address
225 Pine Avenue, Room 205, Albany, Georgia 31701

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1827 Albany, GA 31702

Office: (229) 302-3667
Fax: (229) 302-3676

About Judge Joseph W. Dent(PDF, 89KB)

Victoria M. Johnson, Judge

Victoria M. Johnson Street Address
225 Pine Avenue, Room 212, Albany, Georgia 31701

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1827 Albany, GA 31702

Office: (229) 302-3752

Judicial Assistant
Vontressa Carruthers

About Judge Johnson(PDF, 69KB)

Judicial Assignment

  • 2025 - Present: Superior Court of Dougherty County
  • 2018-2024: Magistrate Court of Dougherty County

Education

  • Juris Doctor: Florida A & M College of Law (2008)
  • Bachelor of Arts, English: University of Florida (1999)

Professional Experience / Associations

  • Project Manager Domestic Violence Unit, Dougherty County District Attorney's Office
  • Assistant District Attorney, Dougherty County District Attorney's Office
  • Assistant State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit State’s Attorney's Office
  • Leadership Albany Alumnus, Class of 2022
  • Board Member, Leadership Albany
  • Executive Board Member, Rotary Club of Albany
  • Board Member, Easter Seals
  • Past President, Dougherty Circuit Bar Association
  • Past Board Member, Boys and Girls Club of Albany
  • Past Chair, Local School Governance Team, International Studies Elementary
  • Member, Junior League of Albany

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