Cassandra is from Georgia. She went to Briarcliff High School. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College and a law degree from Washington and Lee University law school. She attends North Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Cassandra has over 27 years of legal experience as a judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, attorney trying cases in civil court, and administrative director in the magistrate court of Fulton County.

Cassandra Kirk is currently the chief magistrate judge of Fulton County.

CCDR 1-31-22

CCDR 1-31-21

CCDR 6-30-21

Cassandra Kirk - 2021 December 31 Non Election Year CCDR - Chief Magistrate Judge

Has over 27 years of legal experience as a judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, attorney trying cases in civil court, and administrative director in the magistrate court of Fulton County.

- Has over 27 years of legal experience as a judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, attorney trying cases in civil court, and administrative director in the magistrate court of Fulton County.

Legal Experience

Has been a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing since 1993.

- Has been a member of the Georgia Bar in good standing since 1993.

Ethics & Conduct

Wants to use the court to "Inform, Engage, and Empower Our Community [sic]."

- Wants to use the court to "Inform, Engage, and Empower Our Community [sic]."

Judicial Administration

As of March 16, 2022, Cassandra Kirk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and on the board of directors for The Atlanta Resource Foundation, EduHousing, the Southern Advisory Committee to Children's Rights, Chris 180, and Street Grace, which focuses on minor sex trafficking.

- Is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and on the board of directors for The Atlanta Resource Foundation, EduHousing, the Southern Advisory Committee to Children's Rights, Chris 180, and Street Grace, which focuses on minor sex trafficking.

Community Involvement

Cassandra Kirk

- Magistrate Courts hear civil cases only in amounts less than $15,000. There are no jury trials in Magistrate Court. 
- Magistrate Courts hear landlord tenant dispossessory cases (i.e. a case where a landlord is seeking an eviction of their tenant) and can order evictions. 
- The Chief Magistrate can determine procedures for managing the cases in front of the Magistrate. For example, in Fulton County the Chief Magistrate informs parties in landlord tenant dispossessory cases on the benefits of mediation and provides on-site mediators to resolve landlord tenant disputes before the parties appear in front of the judge. 
- Magistrate Courts only have jurisdiction over their respective counties. Each county has its own magistrate court. Magistrate Court Judge term lengths vary per county, however most serve four year terms. Local Superior Court Judges set parameters for Magistrate Courts. 