BT is from Wisconsin. She attended Wauwatosa West H.S. She has a bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School. She lives in Lawrenceville with her husband and daughter.

BT Parker is an attorney. She has been an attorney in Gwinnett County for 25 years. Previously, she has provided pro-bono services to Gwinnett Legal Aid and the Gwinnett County Truancy Intervention Program.

BT Parker previously ran for Superior Court Judge in 2018 and 2020, but was not elected.

We could not locate BT Parker's standing with the GA Bar.

Ethics & Conduct

BT Parker is an attorney. As an attorney, she has practiced both criminal and civil law. She has prosecuted individuals accused of crimes on behalf of the State of Georgia and has defended people accused of crimes. She has represented corporations, celebrities, and working class people in lawsuits.

- BT Parker is an attorney. As an attorney, she has practiced both criminal and civil law. She has prosecuted individuals accused of crimes on behalf of the State of Georgia and has defended people accused of crimes. She has represented corporations, celebrities, and working class people in lawsuits.

Legal Experience

Said, “I will fairly and justly apply the law to the individual fact pattern. I will not legislate from the Bench.”

Said that she supports accountability court alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders.

Said, "As I have prosecuted and defended in criminal matters, as I have represented the rich, poor, celebrities, the working class, and corporations, I can ensure that all parties who come before me will be treated fairly, and that their legal rights will be respected."

- Said, “I will fairly and justly apply the law to the individual fact pattern. I will not legislate from the Bench.”
- Said that she supports accountability court alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders.
- Said, "As I have prosecuted and defended in criminal matters, as I have represented the rich, poor, celebrities, the working class, and corporations, I can ensure that all parties who come before me will be treated fairly, and that their legal rights will be respected."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, “I have practiced law in about 100 of Georgia’s 159 counties, I will bring my litigation-practice experience from those counties to Gwinnett County, and help streamline cases that come before me.”

- Said, “I have practiced law in about 100 of Georgia’s 159 counties, I will bring my litigation-practice experience from those counties to Gwinnett County, and help streamline cases that come before me.”

Judicial Administration

Board member of the Boys and Girls Club, the Prison Prevention Program, the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council, the University of Wisconsin Alumni, the World Chamber of Commerce, Prison Dr. (a prison prevention program), 316 United Nation of Gwinnett, and Youth Empowerment Initiative (prison prevention program).

Member of the Rotary Club, StreetWise, and Come Clean Gwinnett.

Said, "Of these volunteer experiences, being on the Boys & Girls Club Board has been extremely rewarding because it allows me, as stated in our mission, to help ignite the unlimited potential in our children by creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment."

- Board member of the Boys and Girls Club, the Prison Prevention Program, the Gwinnett Animal Advisory Council, the University of Wisconsin Alumni, the World Chamber of Commerce, Prison Dr. (a prison prevention program), 316 United Nation of Gwinnett, and Youth Empowerment Initiative (prison prevention program).
- Member of the Rotary Club, StreetWise, and Come Clean Gwinnett.
- Said, "Of these volunteer experiences, being on the Boys & Girls Club Board has been extremely rewarding because it allows me, as stated in our mission, to help ignite the unlimited potential in our children by creating a safe, inclusive and engaging environment."

Community Involvement

B Thassanee "BT" Parker

Judge Duncan obtained her law degree from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta in 1996. She lives with her wife in Lawrenceville. They have two children and three dogs.

Judge Duncan is a Judge on the Gwinnett County Superior Court, where she has served for two years. She previously served on the Gwinnett County Magistrate Court, the Municipal Courts of Chamblee, Snellville, Suwannee, Norcross, and Doraville, and two law firms. She previously served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Judge Duncan is currently a Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge. She was appointed to the judgeship in 2020 by Governor Brian Kemp. This is her first election.

GA Bar

Judge Duncan 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 Duncan.

- Judge Duncan 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 Duncan.

Judge Duncan is a Superior Court Judge. As a Superior Court Judge, he has heard felony criminal cases and civil cases related to title to land, cases that do not involve monetary remedies, adoptions, divorce, and more. Judge Duncan is the Presiding Judge for two accountability courts: Drug Court and Parent Accountability Court.

Previously, Judge Duncan was a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, Judge Duncan heard cases involving civil claims of $15,000 or less, county ordinance violations, applications and issuance of arrest and search warrants, landlord/tenant cases, and more.

Previously, Judge Duncan was a Municipal Court Judge. As a Municipal Court Judge, Judge Duncan heard cases involving traffic citations and local ordinance violations for the cities of Chamblee, Snellville, Suwanee, Norcorss, and Doraville.

Previously, Judge Ducan was an attorney. As an attorney, Judge Duncan handled a wide range of law including personal injury, family law, and criminal defense.

- Judge Duncan is a Superior Court Judge. As a Superior Court Judge, he has heard felony criminal cases and civil cases related to title to land, cases that do not involve monetary remedies, adoptions, divorce, and more. Judge Duncan is the Presiding Judge for two accountability courts: Drug Court and Parent Accountability Court. 
- Previously, Judge Duncan was a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, Judge Duncan heard cases involving civil claims of $15,000 or less, county ordinance violations, applications and issuance of arrest and search warrants, landlord/tenant cases, and more. 
- Previously, Judge Duncan was a Municipal Court Judge. As a Municipal Court Judge, Judge Duncan heard cases involving traffic citations and local ordinance violations for the cities of Chamblee, Snellville, Suwanee, Norcorss, and Doraville. 
- Previously, Judge Ducan was an attorney. As an attorney, Judge Duncan handled a wide range of law including personal injury, family law, and criminal defense.

Said, “My judicial philosophy is to apply the law to the specific facts of each and every individual case with impartiality and equity and without agenda.”

Said, “it is imperative that all parties, regardless of income, representation, or other factors be given notice and the opportunity of a full and fair hearing on a level playing field.  It is the courts’ responsibility to ensure that those opportunities are provided.”

- Said, “My judicial philosophy is to apply the law to the specific facts of each and every individual case with impartiality and equity and without agenda.”
- Said, “it is imperative that all parties, regardless of income, representation, or other factors be given notice and the opportunity of a full and fair hearing on a level playing field.  It is the courts’ responsibility to ensure that those opportunities are provided.”

Judge Duncan says that she takes a modern approach to managing her courtroom. She said, "we use digital reporting where possible and send notices and orders by e-service and/or email for real-time notification.”

Judge Duncan has continued to use video services to increase access to court.

- Judge Duncan says that she takes a modern approach to managing her courtroom. She said, "we use digital reporting where possible and send notices and orders by e-service and/or email for real-time notification.”
- Judge Duncan has continued to use video services to increase access to court.

Volunteers with Veterans Resource Center and with the S.T.R.A.P. (Seeking the Right Amenable Path) Program.

- Volunteers with Veterans Resource Center and with the S.T.R.A.P. (Seeking the Right Amenable Path) Program.

Angela Duncan

- 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. 