Tribune Ledger News, Juvenile Court Judge Jennifer Davis Announces Candidacy for Superior Court Judge

Jennifer has an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Samford University. Jennifer is married and lives in Canton with their three children. She grew up in Woodstock, Georgia, and graduated from Etowah High School.  

Jennifer was appointed as a juvenile court judge in 2019. Previously, she was a private attorney, a superior court guardian ad litem, and a registered mediator.

Jennifer Davis's campaign for Superior Court judge is her first entry into politics.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "In 2019, Davis was appointed as a Juvenile Court Judge and later tapped as the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge. In addition to her duties in Juvenile Court, Judge Davis regularly presides over Civil and Criminal cases in Superior Court."

Appointed as a juvenile court judge in 2019 and regularly presides over civil and criminal cases in superior court.

The candidate's website says, "As a private practice attorney for 15 years, Davis represented children in the Juvenile Court system, served as a Superior Court Guardian ad Litem, handled adoptions, carried a high volume of domestic family law matters in Superior Court, and later worked as a registered Mediator in countless Civil Actions, Family Law, and Domestic Violence cases."

As a private practice attorney for 15 years, represented children in the Juvenile Court system, handled adoptions, and handled domestic family law cases in Superior Court.

Worked as a registered mediator in civil actions, family law, and domestic violence cases.

- Appointed as a juvenile court judge in 2019 and regularly presides over civil and criminal cases in superior court.
- As a private practice attorney for 15 years, represented children in the Juvenile Court system, handled adoptions, and handled domestic family law cases in Superior Court.
- Worked as a registered mediator in civil actions, family law, and domestic violence cases.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Doing what is right - even in difficult situations"

As of March 19, 2024, Jennifer L. Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "On the bench, Judge Davis is respected for her fairness, firm grasp of the law, tireless work ethic, and relentless commitment to doing what is right - even in difficult situations."

Said, "Putting the safety of our community first by holding those found guilty of committing dangerous and violent crimes accountable under the law."

Judicial Administration

The candidate's website says, "Following the law as written"

The candidate's website says, "Upholding the values of fairness, integrity, and compassion"

Believes in fairness, integrity, and compassion; supports strict adherence to the law; plans to prioritize community safety by holding violent criminals accountable; opposes judicial activism, favoring judicial restraint and tough decision-making.

Believes in fairness, integrity, and compassion; plans to prioritize community safety by holding violent criminals accountable; favors "following the law as written."

- Believes in fairness, integrity, and compassion; plans to prioritize community safety by holding violent criminals accountable; favors "following the law as written."

Judicial Philosophy

Plans to leverage legal expertise and judicial experience to uphold justice, safeguard families, and secure a bright future for Cherokee County, actively seeking community trust and support through dedicated service.

Serves on the board of the Cherokee County Education Foundation and the Children’s Haven.

Served as a board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

- Serves on the board of the Cherokee County Education Foundation and the Children’s Haven.
- Served as a board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Community Involvement

Jennifer L. Davis

Jennifer has an undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and a law degree from Samford University. Jennifer is married to JJ Cantrell and lives in Canton with their three children. She grew up in Woodstock, Georgia, and graduated from Etowah High School.  

This is Jennifer Davis's first entry into politics.

As of April 3, 2024, Jennifer L. Davis’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judge Jennifer L. Davis serves in the Superior Court of Cherokee County. Her professional background is dedicated to the legal field, where she has committed her life to the law and justice. Details about her previous jobs are not provided in the information given.

The candidate's website says, "With her unmatched background, legal training, and judicial experience, Judge Davis is prepared to work on DAY 1 to apply the law and ensure justice is served..."

The candidate's website says, "Whether in private practice or as a Judge, Jennifer Davis is no stranger to the courtroom. Her commitment to upholding justice and serving our community is unwavering. That is why she is now running for Superior Court Judge."

- 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. 