Judge Batten (61) is a native Atlantan who graduated with Highest Honors from Georgia Tech in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management. In 1984, he graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law.

From 1984 to 2006, Judge Batten was a trial lawyer with Schreeder, Wheeler & Flint, LLP, a medium-sized general business practice law firm in Atlanta, where he became a full equity partner in 1993. During his career he personally tried over twenty civil cases to verdict and materially participated in at least fifty other jury and bench trials. His work was plaintiff and defendant-oriented, encompassing a broad range of subjects, including medical malpractice, products liability, construction, commercial contracts, fraud, and personal injury.

In September 2005, President George W. Bush nominated Judge Batten to the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Georgia. The Senate unanimously confirmed his nomination in March 2006, and he began serving on the bench in April 2006. In May of this year he became Chief Judge of the federal district court in Atlanta. He presently presides over cases in both the Atlanta and Newnan divisions.

Judge Batten has been married thirty-seven years to his wife. The couple have five daughters, one son, and five grandchildren. They live in Newnan, Georgia.

Contact information:

Hon. Timothy C. Batten, Sr.
Chief United States District Judge
Suite 2142 75 Spring Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404.215.1420