Background
Barrett, David Eugene was born on June 25, 1955 in Hiawassee, Georgia, United States. Son of Homer and Laura Arispah Barrett.
Barrett, David Eugene was born on June 25, 1955 in Hiawassee, Georgia, United States. Son of Homer and Laura Arispah Barrett.
AB, Oberlin College, 1977; Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1978; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1982.
Associate Erwin, Epting, et al, Athens, Georgia, 1980-1984, Blasingame, Burch, et al, Athens, 1984. Private practice Hiawassee, 1984-1992. Judge Recorders Court, 1986-1992, Superior Court, Enotah Circuit, since 1992, 9th.
District Admin, 2006—2008, Judicial Council Georgia, 2006—2008. Senior treasurer Enotah DTC Service. Administrative judge, 2006—2008.
Chief judge, since 2007. Chair Pattern Jury Instruction Commission. Counsel Towns County Humane Society, Hiawassee, 1985-1992.
Counselor Alzheimer Support, Hiawassee, 1985. Instructor Family Law Institute.
Member American Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, Mountain Bar Association (secretary 1987-1988, vice president 1988-1989, president 1989-1990), Western Bar Association (secretary 1983-1984), Enotah Bar Association, Georgia Association Drug Court Professionals (treasurer 2003-2005), Towns County Chamber of Chamber (board directors 1986-1987, 90-92, president 1988), Demosthenian Literature Society (board directors, secretary board trustees 1978-1989, chairman board 1986-1989), Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1983-1984).
Married Donna L. Barrett. Children: Laura Elizabeth, Thomas Jeffrey.