Trellis Law: Judge Marsha S. Lake

Marietta: Marsha Lake

Marsha is from Kinston, North Carolina and grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. She received a Bachelor of Arts in theology from Trinity University and a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School. She is a mother and a grandmother.

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Marsha worked as a prosecutor and ran her own law firm.

Cobb County Government, Judge Marsha S. Lake

Marsha Lake is currently State Court Judge in Cobb County. She was elected in 2012 and has served three terms.

As an Assistant Solicitor General, Marsha prosecuted misdemeanor crimes like DUIs, possession of marijuana, and battery.

As an Assistant District Attorney, Marsha prosecuted crimes against children, like statutory rape.

As a solo practitioner, Marsha handled criminal defense and personal injury cases.

As a Division II State Court Judge, Marsha handles misdemeanor criminal cases.

- As an Assistant Solicitor General, Marsha prosecuted misdemeanor crimes like DUIs, possession of marijuana, and battery.
- As an Assistant District Attorney, Marsha prosecuted crimes against children, like statutory rape.
- As a solo practitioner, Marsha handled criminal defense and personal injury cases.
- As a Division II State Court Judge, Marsha handles misdemeanor criminal cases.

Legal Experience

As of March 23, 2024, Marsha Lake did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Patch, Marsha Lake and Your Choice for State Court Judge

Said, "Judges must defend our Constitution, ensure that the courtroom is fair to all who come before the bench and should strive for safe neighborhoods for us to live."

Said, "Every person deserves a basic set of constitutional rights. I am proud to know I am doing my part to hold our government to that promise."

Said, "Given the types of cases that a State Court Judge will face, a Judge’s ruling can be a critical point in any offender’s life.  A bad decision can create a violent criminal out of an individual who may just need to be held accountable for a poor choice, but in a fiscally and legally responsible way."

- Said, "Judges must defend our Constitution, ensure that the courtroom is fair to all who come before the bench and should strive for safe neighborhoods for us to live."
- Said, "Every person deserves a basic set of constitutional rights. I am proud to know I am doing my part to hold our government to that promise."
- Said, "Given the types of cases that a State Court Judge will face, a Judge’s ruling can be a critical point in any offender’s life.  A bad decision can create a violent criminal out of an individual who may just need to be held accountable for a poor choice, but in a fiscally and legally responsible way."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "Given that State Court Judges in Division II deal with misdemeanor criminal cases, a focus will be to ensure that non-violent alcohol or drug offenders have mandated treatment."

- Said, "Given that State Court Judges in Division II deal with misdemeanor criminal cases, a focus will be to ensure that non-violent alcohol or drug offenders have mandated treatment."

Judicial Administration

Marsha has been involved with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club and East Cobb Business Association.

- Marsha has been involved with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club and East Cobb Business Association.

Community Involvement

Marsha Lake

- 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. 
