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Earned her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Serves as a Superior Court Judge for Cherokee County, presiding over legal proceedings, ensuring fair trials, interpreting the law, and delivering judgments based on evidence presented in court.

Served as District Attorney in Cherokee County, overseeing the prosecution of criminal cases, managing a team of Assistant District Attorneys, and working closely with law enforcement agencies.

Served as Assistant District Attorney in Cherokee County, prosecuting cases, representing the state in court proceedings, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies.

Served as Assistant District Attorney in juvenile court for the eight county Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, prosecuting cases involving minors.

- Earned her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law.
- Serves as a Superior Court Judge for Cherokee County, presiding over legal proceedings, ensuring fair trials, interpreting the law, and delivering judgments based on evidence presented in court.
- Served as District Attorney in Cherokee County, overseeing the prosecution of criminal cases, managing a team of Assistant District Attorneys, and working closely with law enforcement agencies.
- Served as Assistant District Attorney in Cherokee County, prosecuting cases, representing the state in court proceedings, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies.
- Served as Assistant District Attorney in juvenile court for the eight county Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit, prosecuting cases involving minors.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, B. Shannon Wallace did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Sits on the boards of Cherokee FOCUS, a Cherokee County collaborative that focuses on creating strong family units, and Cherokee Triad — S.A.L.T., a coalition that aims to protect seniors against crime.

Active member of the Canton Rotary and Cherokee Chamber of Commerce.

- Sits on the boards of Cherokee FOCUS, a Cherokee County collaborative that focuses on creating strong family units, and Cherokee Triad — S.A.L.T., a coalition that aims to protect seniors against crime.
- Active member of the Canton Rotary and Cherokee Chamber of Commerce.

Community Involvement

B. Shannon Wallace

- 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. 