Erica is from Washington, D.C. and has lived in Georgia since 1980. She attended Gwinnett County elementary, middle, and high schools. She has a bachelor’s in the Administration of Justice and a Juris Doctor from Howard University.

Erica is an attorney. She established her own law firm in 2015, and she was sworn in as a Municipal Court Judge for Lilburn and Chamblee in 2022. She previously worked as a prosecutor in the Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office and as an attorney at King and Spalding.

Erica Dove’s campaign for Judge of the State Court of Gwinnett County is her first entry into politics.

January 31, 2022 Report

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Erica is a criminal defense attorney at her firm, The Law Office of Erica K Dove. She also handles a small number of divorce and social security matters.

She is a part-time Municipal Court Judge in Chamblee and Lilburn. As a Municipal Court Judge, she hears misdemeanor traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and certain state misdemeanor crimes.

Previously, Erica served as an Assistant Solicitor General in the Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor General, Erica prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases where she served as lead counsel in trials and hearings.

Previously, Erica worked as an attorney at international law firm King & Spalding.

- Erica is a criminal defense attorney at her firm, The Law Office of Erica K Dove. She also handles a small number of divorce and social security matters. 
- She is a part-time Municipal Court Judge in Chamblee and Lilburn. As a Municipal Court Judge, she hears misdemeanor traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and certain state misdemeanor crimes. 
- Previously, Erica served as an Assistant Solicitor General in the Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor General, Erica prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases where she served as lead counsel in trials and hearings.  
- Previously, Erica worked as an attorney at international law firm King & Spalding.

Legal Experience

GA Bar

Erica is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Erica is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, “It is my intention and plan to work hard for you and serve with integrity, and rule with impartiality and fairness.”

- Said, “It is my intention and plan to work hard for you and serve with integrity, and rule with impartiality and fairness.”

Judicial Philosophy

As of April 1, 2022, Erica Dove’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Erica is a board member with the Seeking the Right Amendable Path (STRAP) Mentor Program, a program designed to rescue and inspire at-risk youths in Gwinnett County.

- Erica is a board member with the Seeking the Right Amendable Path (STRAP) Mentor Program, a program designed to rescue and inspire at-risk youths in Gwinnett County.

Community Involvement

Erica Dove

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
