Crystal resides in Smyrna with her husband and two children. They attend Shaw Temple AME Zion Church.

As of May 10, 2024, Crystal Stevens McElrath’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Crystal Stevens McElrath's campaign for state court judge is her first entry into politics.

Received a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law.

Worked for twelve years at Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers, LLP where she rose to the rank of Labor & Employment and Workers' Compensation Partner and handled cases from FLSA lawsuits to racial and sexual harassment allegations.

Currently serves as a Senior Supervising Attorney with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on their Economic Justice Litigation team where she has "gained valuable experience serving communities who have been cast neglected, marginalized and often exploited."

- Received a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law.
- Worked for twelve years at Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers, LLP where she rose to the rank of Labor & Employment and Workers' Compensation Partner and handled cases from FLSA lawsuits to racial and sexual harassment allegations.
- Currently serves as a Senior Supervising Attorney with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on their Economic Justice Litigation team where she has "gained valuable experience serving communities who have been cast neglected, marginalized and often exploited."

Legal Experience

As of March 23, 2024, Crystal Stevens McElrath’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "Everyone-- regardless of gender, sexual identity, race, socioeconomic status or title-- deserves equal access to timely justice and grievance remedies... Cobb needs judges who prioritize people over politics."

- Said, "Everyone-- regardless of gender, sexual identity, race, socioeconomic status or title-- deserves equal access to timely justice and grievance remedies... Cobb needs judges who prioritize people over politics."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "As a judge, I pledge to make legal proceedings understandable and accessible to all.. By fostering open communication and providing clear explanations of legal proceedings, I aim to be a judge Cobb residents can trust."

Plans to uphold fair sentencing practices and equitable adjudication.

Wants to prioritize efficient case processing and timely resolutions through the use of streamlined processes and technology.

- Said, "As a judge, I pledge to make legal proceedings understandable and accessible to all.. By fostering open communication and providing clear explanations of legal proceedings, I aim to be a judge Cobb residents can trust."
- Plans to uphold fair sentencing practices and equitable adjudication.
- Wants to prioritize efficient case processing and timely resolutions through the use of streamlined processes and technology.

Judicial Administration

Served as a former member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), former Section Vice-Chair for the Georgia Defense Lawyers' Association (GDLA), and former NextGen Breakfast Co-Chair at the Young NonProfit Professionals Network (YNPN).

- Served as a former member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), former Section Vice-Chair for the Georgia Defense Lawyers' Association (GDLA), and former NextGen Breakfast Co-Chair at the Young NonProfit Professionals Network (YNPN).

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Crystal Stevens McElrath

As of May 9, 2024, Crystal Stevens McElrath’s website did not contain information on this issue.

This is Crystal Stevens McElrath's first entry into politics.

- 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. 
