Look Up Your Court Case in Georgia
If you have a pending case, need a disposition, or just want to know what is happening with your case, this guide explains exactly how to do it in each county.
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✅What You Need Before You Start
Your full legal name (as it appears on court documents)
Date of birth
Case number (if you have it)
Approximate date of arrest or citation
Type of charge or violation
County where the incident occurred
Don't worry if you don't have all this information. The portals allow you to search with just a first and last name.
Gwinnett County
If you live in Norcross, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Suwanee, Lilburn, or anywhere in Gwinnett County, your case is most likely here. Gwinnett has multiple courts under one system.
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Search Gwinnett Courts Portal
Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate cases
Search Recorder's Court
Traffic citations (Gwinnett Police, Sheriff, GA DOT, DDS)
Search Tips
- ●Use Smart Search to find cases or people connected to a case.
- ●Enter party names as Last, First (with a space after the comma).
- ●Case numbers work with or without hyphens.
- ●Use the wildcard (*): type at least 1 letter of first name, 3 letters of last name, or 4 characters of case number, then add an asterisk. Example: "Rod*" returns Rodriguez, Rodgers, etc.
- ●Use Filter by Location to narrow results by court type.
How to Request a Disposition in Gwinnett
Visit the Clerk of Courts office in person at 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville GA 30046, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm (counter closes at 4:30pm for new filings). You can also purchase electronic certified copies through ecert.gsccca.org.
Cost: $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page.
If you are dealing with a case in Gwinnett County and need help understanding your options, call us.
(770) 609-9396Fulton County
If your case is in Atlanta or anywhere in Fulton County, these are the courts and portals you need to know.
Search Fulton County Portal
Superior, State, and Magistrate (free registration required)
Atlanta Municipal Court
Traffic citations and ordinance violations within Atlanta city limits
Important: Registration Required
The Fulton portal now requires registration to search cases. This is a recent change. Here is how to get access:
- 1.Go to the portal link above.
- 2.Click "Register" in the top right corner.
- 3.Create a free account using your email address.
- 4.Once registered and logged in, click Smart Search to begin searching.
This is a one-time setup that takes about five minutes. After that you can search anytime.
How to Request a Disposition in Fulton
Contact the Fulton County Clerk of Court directly. For Superior Court records, the clerk's office is in the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Atlanta. Certified copies can be requested in person or through the portal for registered users. Some older records may require an in-person visit or written request.
If you need help navigating the Fulton County court system or understanding your case, call us.
(770) 609-9396DeKalb County
DeKalb is more accessible than Fulton. You do not need an account just to view case information and hearing dates on the Odyssey Portal.
Search DeKalb County Portal
Superior Court — no account needed to view case info
DeKalb State Court
Division A: civil and misdemeanors. Division B: traffic citations.
How to Request a Disposition in DeKalb
For Superior Court: certified copies available in person at 556 N. McDonough Street, Ground Floor, Decatur GA 30030, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5pm.
You can also request certified copies through the eCertification Portal at ecert.gsccca.org. Create a free account and submit your request. You have six days to pay once approved, or the request is automatically rejected.
If you need help understanding what your DeKalb disposition says or how to use it for your case, call us.
(770) 609-9396What Is a Court Disposition and Why Does It Matter?
A court disposition is the official written record of what happened in your case. It shows the charge, the outcome (dismissed, guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere, etc.), and the sentence if applicable.
Immigration Cases
USCIS and immigration courts require certified dispositions for every arrest, citation, or charge in your history, even if the case was dismissed. Missing or incorrect dispositions can delay or derail your case.
Employment Background Checks
Many employers require certified dispositions when a charge appears on a background check.
Professional Licenses
Georgia licensing boards for nursing, real estate, contracting, and other professions require disclosure of criminal history and often certified documentation.
Record Restriction
To restrict or seal a record in Georgia, you typically need the original disposition to confirm eligibility.
How to Get Your Disposition
Identify which court handled your case (Superior, State, Magistrate, Municipal, or Recorder's Court) and in which county.
Gather your information: full legal name, date of birth, approximate date of case or arrest, charge, and case number if you have it.
Contact that court's Clerk of Court office, request a certified copy of your final disposition in writing or in person, and pay the applicable fee.
Important for immigration: The document must be a certified copy with the court's official seal. A printout from the online portal is NOT sufficient.
Finding the right court and getting the right documents is one of the most common questions we handle. Call us and we can point you in the right direction quickly.
(770) 609-9396Statewide and Federal Resources
Georgia Courts Statewide Portal
Public access to court info across all Georgia courts
Georgia Magistrate Court Council
Statewide magistrate court information and forms
PACER — Federal Cases
Federal cases in Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta)
GBI Criminal History
Georgia Bureau of Investigation criminal records
eCertification Portal
Electronic certified copies statewide
VINE Victim Notification
Custody and release status notifications
Georgia eFiling Portal
For attorneys and self-represented parties
Georgia Sex Offender Registry
GBI sex offender search
Not Sure Where to Look?
Finding the right court and getting the documents you need can be confusing. Our team helps people with this every day. Call us and we will point you in the right direction.
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