My commitment to Georgia....
It has been my pleasure to represent the people of Georgia's 12th District for five terms in the Georgia State Senate. Now I prepare to embark on
a new, challenging journey to become the next Georgia Court of Appeals Judge. Please join with me and vote on November 4th.
State Sen. Michael Meyer von Bremen, candidate for Georgia Court of Appeals Judge, has been endorsed by 50 of his current or former colleagues in the General Assembly.
Meyer von Bremen, who is completing his 10th year in the Senate, received the formal endorsement of the following Senators in his candidacy for the Court of Appeals:
- Sen. David Adelman of Decatur
- Sen. Robert Brown of Macon
- Sen. Gloria Butler of Stone Mountain
- Sen. Jeff Chapman of Brunswick
- Sen. Tim Golden of Valdosta
- Sen. Ed Harbison of Columbus
- Sen. Seth Harp of Midland
- Sen. Steve Henson of Tucker
- Sen. George Hooks of Americus
- Sen. Emanuel Jones of Decatur
- Sen. J.B. Powell of Blythe
- Sen. Valencia Seay of Riverdale
- Sen. Doug Stoner of Smyrna
- Sen. Ed Tarver of Augusta
- Sen. Horacena Tate of Atlanta
- Sen. Regina Thomas of Savannah
- Sen. Curt Thompson of Norcross
- Sen. Steve Thompson of Marietta
In addition, the following members of the state House of Representatives have endorsed Meyer von Bremen in the upcoming judicial election:
- Rep. Debbie Buckner of Junction City
- Rep. Mickey Channell of Greensboro
- Rep. Mike Cheokas of Americus
- Rep. Hardie Davis of Augusta
- Rep. Matt Dollar of Marietta
- Rep. Karla Drenner of Avondale Estates
- Rep. Hugh Floyd of Norcross
- Rep. Pat Gardner of Atlanta
- Rep. Gerald Greene of Cuthbert
- Rep. Bob Hanner of Parrott
- Rep. Michele Henson of Stone Mountain
- Rep. Penny Houston of Nashville
- Rep. Carolyn Hugley of Columbus
- Rep. Lester Jackson of Savannah, Senator-elect for 2nd District
- Rep. Jeanette Jamieson of Toccoa
- Rep. Quincy Murphy of Augusta
- Rep. Butch Parrish of Swainsboro
- Rep. Alan Powell of Hartwell
- Rep. Freddie Powell-Sims of Albany, Senator-elect for 12th District
- Rep. Richard Royal of Camilla
- Rep. Jay Shaw of Lakeland
- Rep. Rob Teilhet of Smyrna
- Rep. Al Williams of Midway
- Rep. Earnest “Coach” Williams of Avondale Estates
- Rep. Don Wix of Mableton
- Rep Stan Watson - Dekalb & Henry Co.
- Rep. Amy Carter - Valdosta
- Rep. Billy Mitchell - Dekalb & Gwinett Co.
Meyer von Bremen has also been endorsed by former Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor, former Senate Minority Leader Chuck Clay of Marietta, former Sen. Hugh Gillis of Soperton, former Sen. Carol Jackson of Cleveland, former Rep. Johnny Floyd of Cordele, now a member of the state Department of Transportation Board, former Rep. Ray Holland of Ashburn and former House Majority Leader Jimmy Skipper of Americus.
Former Lt. Gov. Pierre Howard and former Sen. Michael Egan are serving as honorary co-chairs of Meyer von Bremen’s campaign committee.
“I am gratified to have the support of so many of my legislative colleagues,” said Meyer von Bremen. “These are the people with whom I have worked for the past 10 years, on both sides of the political aisle, and they all have my utmost respect. Their endorsements of my candidacy for Georgia Court of Appeals are based on my pledge to uphold the rule of law in a fair, impartial and nonpartisan manner.”
Meyer von Bremen, who has 25 years of active law practice and courtroom experience, is chairman of the Senate Special Judiciary Committee and previously chaired the Senate Ethics Committee. He has sponsored and passed numerous ethics laws, tax cuts and anti-crime legislation while serving in the Senate since 1999.
A native of Albany, Meyer von Bremen is a graduate of the Walter F. George Law School at Mercer University in Macon and is a past president of the Dougherty Judicial Circuit Bar Association. He and his wife Peggy have two children. He is active in his church, community and civic groups.
 A Lifelong Georgian
- Native of Albany, Eagle Scout and graduate of Westover
High School
- Graduate of Mercer University and Walter F. George Law School at Mercer University
- Married to wife Peggy; two children, Meg and Welsley
- Active member of Porterfield United Methodist Church
- Lifelong community leader
Qualified to Serve
- 25 years of active law practice and courtroom experience
- Georgia State Senator (1999-2008): current Chair, Senate Special Judiciary Committee; past Chair,
Senate Ethics Committee
- Sponsored and passed ethics laws, tax cuts, and anti-crime legislation
- Mediator and arbitrator, South Georgia ADR Services, LLC
- President, Dougherty Circuit Bar Association (1991-1992)
Dedicated to Justice
- Committed to being fair and impartial to everyone
- Will uphold the Constitution and the rule of the law
- Pledged to efficient administration of justice and wise use of tax dollars
- Guided by knowledge of the law, judicial ethics, and common-sense Georgia Values
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