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GA Bar

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

There are no public complaint documents from the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Whitaker.

Judge Whitaker made headlines last year for recusing herself from a murder case involving six Fulton County deputies accused of killing a man while he was in jail. Judge Whitaker recused herself due to a conflict of interest stemming from her working relationship with deputies from her time as a Deputy District Attorney in Fulton County and her role as a Judge. She does not think any Fulton County Judge should hear the case due to these conflicts.

- Judge Whitaker is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record. 
- There are no public complaint documents from the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Whitaker. 
- Judge Whitaker made headlines last year for recusing herself from a murder case involving six Fulton County deputies accused of killing a man while he was in jail. Judge Whitaker recused herself due to a conflict of interest stemming from her working relationship with deputies from her time as a Deputy District Attorney in Fulton County and her role as a Judge. She does not think any Fulton County Judge should hear the case due to these conflicts.

Ethics & Conduct

Judge Whitaker is a Judge in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit of the Fulton County Superior Court. As a Superior Court Judge, she presides over cases involving felonies, civil disputes, real estate matters, family and domestic relations issues, and appeals from lower courts.

Judge Whitaker is an elected delegate to the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Georgia. As an elected delegate to the Board of Governors, she represents the voice of the members of the bar in Atlanta in the control and administration of the affairs of the State Bar.

Previously, Judge Whitaker was a Deputy District Attorney in the Appeals Division of the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Judge Whitaker represented the DA’s office when a defendant appealed their conviction.

Previously, Judge Whitaker was a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Division of the Georgia Department of Law. As a Senior Assistant General, Judge Whitaker represented Georgia in all cases where the death penalty has been imposed. She also provided general legal representation to various public safety and law enforcement agencies.

- Judge Whitaker is a Judge in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit of the Fulton County Superior Court. As a Superior Court Judge, she presides over cases involving felonies, civil disputes, real estate matters, family and domestic relations issues, and appeals from lower courts. 
- Judge Whitaker is an elected delegate to the Board of Governors for the State Bar of Georgia. As an elected delegate to the Board of Governors, she represents the voice of the members of the bar in Atlanta in the control and administration of the affairs of the State Bar. 
- Previously, Judge Whitaker was a Deputy District Attorney in the Appeals Division of the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. As a Deputy District Attorney, Judge Whitaker represented the DA’s office when a defendant appealed their conviction. 
- Previously, Judge Whitaker was a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Division of the Georgia Department of Law. As a Senior Assistant General, Judge Whitaker represented Georgia in all cases where the death penalty has been imposed. She also provided general legal representation to various public safety and law enforcement agencies.

Legal Experience

Said, “I have resolved complex criminal, civil, and family cases in a timely manner with fairness and compassion, both before and during the Covid pandemic.  The importance of that experience to the effective functioning of our court system at this critical time cannot be underestimated. Victims and defendants deserve to have their cases handled without delay by a fair and experienced judge. Businesses and civil litigants deserve to have their disputes heard and resolved. Families in crisis need a devoted and attentive judge. I have been and will continue to be that judge.”

- Said, “I have resolved complex criminal, civil, and family cases in a timely manner with fairness and compassion, both before and during the Covid pandemic.  The importance of that experience to the effective functioning of our court system at this critical time cannot be underestimated. Victims and defendants deserve to have their cases handled without delay by a fair and experienced judge. Businesses and civil litigants deserve to have their disputes heard and resolved. Families in crisis need a devoted and attentive judge. I have been and will continue to be that judge.”

Judicial Administration

Judge Whitaker partners with the DA, Solicitor, and the Georgia Justice Project on Record Restriction Clinics to assist people whose criminal record acts as a barrier to opportunities.

Said, “People are at the heart of every case. In my service as a judge, I am reminded of the Biblical admonition, “Love Justice, those of you who judge the earth.” As I interpret and apply the law, I keep that wisdom in mind. Justice means more than just doing what is right it means doing it with respect, fairness, equity, and compassion.”

- Judge Whitaker partners with the DA, Solicitor, and the Georgia Justice Project on Record Restriction Clinics to assist people whose criminal record acts as a barrier to opportunities. 
- Said, “People are at the heart of every case. In my service as a judge, I am reminded of the Biblical admonition, “Love Justice, those of you who judge the earth.” As I interpret and apply the law, I keep that wisdom in mind. Justice means more than just doing what is right - it means doing it with respect, fairness, equity, and compassion.”

Judicial Philosophy

Judge Whitaker is the Vice-Chair of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence

She volunteers to Judge mock trial and moot court competitions at the high school, college, and law levels.

She is an Ambassador for the Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and a Sustainer for the Junior League of Atlanta.

- Judge Whitaker is the Vice-Chair of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence
- She volunteers to Judge mock trial and moot court competitions at the high school, college, and law levels. 
- She is an Ambassador for the Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and a Sustainer for the Junior League of Atlanta.

Community Involvement

Paige Whitaker

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

There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Pitts.

- Judge Pitts is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record. 
- There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Pitts.

Judge Pitts is an Associate Judge in the City of East Point Municipal Court. As an Associate Municipal Court Judge, Judge Pitts hears traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and some misdemeanors. As a pro hac Judge in the City of Atlanta Municipal Court, she hears the same types of cases in Atlanta but only when the City of Atlanta Municipal Court needs additional judicial assistance.

Judge Pitts is a part-time Juvenile Court Judge in Fulton County. As a Juvenile Court Judge, she hears all cases regarding possible abuse or neglect of a minor and criminal and traffic violations regarding children under the age of 17.

Previously, Judge Pitts was a public defender in the Fulton County Public Defender’s Office. As a public defender, Judge Pitts represented low income individuals who were charged with a crime.

Previously, Judge Pitts worked as a prosecutor. Her website does not name the type of prosecution.

- Judge Pitts is an Associate Judge in the City of East Point Municipal Court. As an Associate Municipal Court Judge, Judge Pitts hears traffic violations, city ordinance violations, and some misdemeanors. As a pro hac Judge in the City of Atlanta Municipal Court, she hears the same types of cases in Atlanta but only when the City of Atlanta Municipal Court needs additional judicial assistance. 
- Judge Pitts is a part-time Juvenile Court Judge in Fulton County. As a Juvenile Court Judge, she hears all cases regarding possible abuse or neglect of a minor and criminal and traffic violations regarding children under the age of 17. 
- Previously, Judge Pitts was a public defender in the Fulton County Public Defender’s Office. As a public defender, Judge Pitts represented low income individuals who were charged with a crime. 
- Previously, Judge Pitts worked as a prosecutor. Her website does not name the type of prosecution.

Says, "\[I] know the importance of having empathy, and being efficient, compassionate, and fair towards all diverse communities in the justice system.”

- Says, "\[I] know the importance of having empathy, and being efficient, compassionate, and fair towards all diverse communities in the justice system.”

Judge Pitts states she, “\[created] disposition program for teens, created a video announcement regarding the court process, and created a comfortable work environment, all of which have allowed the courts to run more efficiently.”

- Judge Pitts states she, “\[created] disposition program for teens, created a video announcement regarding the court process, and created a comfortable work environment, all of which have allowed the courts to run more efficiently.”

Judge Pitts is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Atlanta Suburban Chapter.

She is a board member with the Carrie Steel Pitts Home, a non-profit with the purpose of providing a safe and nurturing space for the region's most vulnerable children.

- Judge Pitts is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Atlanta Suburban Chapter. 
- She is a board member with the Carrie Steel Pitts Home, a non-profit with the purpose of providing a safe and nurturing space for the region's most vulnerable children.

Allyson Pitts

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 