Van’Nessa was born and raised in Savannah. She became her family's first four-year university graduate when she earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Savannah State University and later her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She and her husband, Jamar, live in Port Wentworth’s Lakeshore community and attend services at the First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

Van'Nessa is the founder and owner of Lotson Law Group in Savannah.

Van'Nessa Bailey's campaign for Chief Magistrate is her first run for public office. 

As the owner of Lotson Law group, Bailey has dedicated her time to working with youths and adults with mental health disabilities.

As the recipient of Chatham County's indigent defense contract, Bailey provides legal representation to defendants with mental health disabilities as well as counsel in dependency and delinquency cases.

- As the owner of Lotson Law group, Bailey has dedicated her time to working with youths and adults with mental health disabilities.
- As the recipient of Chatham County's indigent defense contract, Bailey provides legal representation to defendants with mental health disabilities as well as counsel in dependency and delinquency cases.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Van'Nessa A'vion Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Promises to bring integrity, compassion, professionalism, and dedication to the office.

- Promises to bring integrity, compassion, professionalism, and dedication to the office.

Judicial Administration

Member of the Port City Bar Association, the Savannah Bar Association and the Chatham Regional Community Collaborative; involved with Breaking the Cycle, a mental health community group.

- Member of the Port City Bar Association, the Savannah Bar Association and the Chatham Regional Community Collaborative; involved with Breaking the Cycle, a mental health community group.

Community Involvement

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Van'Nessa A'vion Bailey

Van’Nessa lives in Port Wentworth’s Lakeshore community with her husband, Sheriff Deputy Jamar Bailey. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science from Savannah State University, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Van'Nessa owns her own law firm, Lotson Law Group, in Savannah. 

This is Van'Nessa Bailey's first entry into politics. 

As the owner of Lotson Law group, she has dedicated her time to working with youths and adults with mental health disabilities. Van’Nessa holds the indigent defense contract with Chatham County for misdemeanor cases involving defendants with mental health disabilities. She also serves as counsel in various capacities in dependency and delinquency cases.

- As the owner of Lotson Law group, she has dedicated her time to working with youths and adults with mental health disabilities. Van’Nessa holds the indigent defense contract with Chatham County for misdemeanor cases involving defendants with mental health disabilities. She also serves as counsel in various capacities in dependency and delinquency cases.

She is a member of the Port City Bar Association, the Savannah Bar Association and the Chatham Regional Community Collaborative. She’s also involved with Breaking the Cycle, which is a mental health community group. And she’s a dedicated member of First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

- She is a member of the Port City Bar Association, the Savannah Bar Association and the Chatham Regional Community Collaborative. She’s also involved with Breaking the Cycle, which is a mental health community group. And she’s a dedicated member of First Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church.

Van'nessa A'vion Bailey

- 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. 