On Monday, October 6, 2025, SaportaReport reported that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shermela Williams, already facing potential removal from her position due to multiple misconduct allegations, is currently presiding over a legal dispute involving a College Park business owner. The case involves Roderick Rogers, owner of Rogers Repair Shop, who is in a legal battle with the city of College Park.

Judge Williams’ involvement in Rogers’ case has raised concerns as she faces serious accusations of judicial misconduct. The Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission has formally recommended her removal from the bench to the Georgia Supreme Court.

The allegations against Judge Williams include dishonest testimony, the illegal jailing of an individual, improper ex parte communications, and the misuse of judicial prestige for personal gain. These charges stem from a report filed with the Georgia Supreme Court on October 2, detailing the commission’s findings.

According to the report, the commission determined that Judge Williams had violated multiple rules of judicial conduct. The charges against Judge Williams were initially filed in June 2024, with additional charges added in February 2025. Hearings on these charges took place throughout the spring and summer, culminating in the commission’s unanimous recommendation for her removal.

The report specifically accuses Judge Williams of “willful misconduct,” citing an incident in October 2023 where she allegedly illegally jailed a court witness. Additionally, she is accused of unauthorized contact with an associate at a law firm regarding a case in which she held no judicial authority.

Meanwhile, Rogers’ legal dispute with the city of College Park centers around allegations that his business, Rogers Repair Shop, is being unfairly targeted through city-issued violations and zoning enforcement. Rogers’ attorney, Erin Coleman, argues that the business is a legally nonconforming operation, protected under a 1965 ordinance as a grandfathered establishment. Coleman contends that the city has wrongfully shut down the business for several months.

Two hearings in Rogers’ case, both scheduled before Judge Williams in recent months, have been postponed. Coleman declined to comment directly on the allegations against Judge Williams but indicated she had not received information regarding the rescheduling or reassignment of a hearing planned for later this month.

The Georgia Supreme Court is now tasked with reviewing the Judicial Qualifications Commission’s recommendation and deciding whether Judge Williams will remain in her position. The outcome of this review will not only determine Judge Williams’ future on the bench but could also impact the ongoing legal proceedings in cases over which she presides, including the dispute involving Rogers Repair Shop. Judge

Williams was elected in 2020 and assumed office in 2021.

 

 

Source: SaportaReport