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B Thassanee "BT" Parker

B Thassanee "BT" Parker is running for Georgia Superior Court Judge, Gwinnett.

Personal background

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.

Professional background

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.

Political background

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

ON THE ISSUES

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Ethics & Conduct

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

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Legal Experience

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.

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Judicial Philosophy

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."

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Judicial Administration

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.”

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Community Involvement

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."

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