Gate City Bar Association, JUDGE SHANA ROOKS MALONE

Shana earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Spelman College, serving as the President of her graduating class. She earned her law degree from Tulane University School of Law. She is a wife and mother to one son and is a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Shana was a Clayton County Commissioner, an Associate Magistrate Court Judge, and a Pro Temp Juvenile Court Judge.

Shana Rooks Malone has served as Superior Court Judge in Clayton Judicial Circuit since 2016.

Clayton County, Judge Shana Rooks Malone

As a graduate of Tulane University School of Law, received a Certification in Sports Law and was Executive Editor of the Tulane Sports Law Journal.

Admitted to the National Order of Barristers, which is awarded to only 10 members of the graduating law class.

Officer of the Tulane Moot Court Board and argued on both the National Trial Team and the ATLA Trial Team.

In law school, served as the Associate Editor-in-Chief of the National Black Law Journal served and as an officer of the Black Law Students Association.

As Clayton County Commissioner, "credited for steering a referendum to restore public transportation in Clayton County."

Has experience hearing divorce cases and legitimation cases.

- As a graduate of Tulane University School of Law, received a Certification in Sports Law and was Executive Editor of the Tulane Sports Law Journal.
- Admitted to the National Order of Barristers, which is awarded to only 10 members of the graduating law class.
- Officer of the Tulane Moot Court Board and argued on both the National Trial Team and the ATLA Trial Team.
- In law school, served as the Associate Editor-in-Chief of the National Black Law Journal served and as an officer of the Black Law Students Association.
- As Clayton County Commissioner, "credited for steering a referendum to restore public transportation in Clayton County."
- Has experience hearing divorce cases and legitimation cases.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Shana Rooks Malone did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Wants to improve the lives of those with mental health and behavioral health disorders in the criminal justice system, demonstrating such desire by designing and creating the inaugural Clayton County Behavioral Health Accountability Court.

Supports animal rights and the eradication of metal heath stigma.

- Wants to improve the lives of those with mental health and behavioral health disorders in the criminal justice system, demonstrating such desire by designing and creating the inaugural Clayton County Behavioral Health Accountability Court.
- Supports animal rights and the eradication of metal heath stigma.

Judicial Philosophy

2014 graduate of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute, a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2016, and a graduate of Leadership Georgia Class of 2019.

Serves as the immediate past president and a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Psi Alpha Omega Chapter serving Clayton and Henry Counties.

Was inducted into Outstanding Atlanta, serving as the Vice President of Alumni Affairs and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Clayton.

Recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the 40 Under 40 influential leaders.

- 2014 graduate of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute, a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2016, and a graduate of Leadership Georgia Class of 2019.
- Serves as the immediate past president and a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Psi Alpha Omega Chapter serving Clayton and Henry Counties.
- Was inducted into Outstanding Atlanta, serving as the Vice President of Alumni Affairs and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Clayton.
- Recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the 40 Under 40 influential leaders.

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Shana Rooks Malone

As of March 19, 2024, Shana Rooks Malone did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Shana Rooks Malone earned her B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College, serving as the President of her graduating class. She obtained her J.D. from Tulane University School of Law. She is a wife and mother to one son and is a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Judge Malone was a Clayton County Commissioner, an Associate Magistrate Court Judge, and a Pro Temp Juvenile Court Judge.

Shana Rooks Malone has served as Superior Court Judge in Clayton Judicial Circuit since 2016 and is running for re-election.

As a graduate of Tulane University School of Law, she received a Certification in Sports Law and was Executive Editor of the Tulane Sports Law Journal. She was also admitted to the National Order of Barristers, which is awarded to only 10 members of the graduating law class.

Was an officer of the Tulane Moot Court Board and argued on both the National Trial Team and the ATLA Trial Team.

In law school, she served as the Associate Editor-in-Chief of the National Black Law Journal served and as an officer of the Black Law Students Association.

When Judge Malone was a Clayton County Commissioner, she was "Credited for steering a referendum to restore public transportation in Clayton County."

Has experience hearing Divorce Cases and Legitimation Cases.

- As a graduate of Tulane University School of Law, she received a Certification in Sports Law and was Executive Editor of the Tulane Sports Law Journal. She was also admitted to the National Order of Barristers, which is awarded to only 10 members of the graduating law class.
- Was an officer of the Tulane Moot Court Board and argued on both the National Trial Team and the ATLA Trial Team.
- In law school, she served as the Associate Editor-in-Chief of the National Black Law Journal served and as an officer of the Black Law Students Association.
- When Judge Malone was a Clayton County Commissioner, she was "Credited for steering a referendum to restore public transportation in Clayton County."
- Has experience hearing Divorce Cases and Legitimation Cases.

Judge Malone wants to improve the lives of those with mental health and behavioral health disorders in the criminal justice system. She designed and created the inaugural Clayton County Behavioral Health Accountability Court.

- Judge Malone wants to improve the lives of those with mental health and behavioral health disorders in the criminal justice system. She designed and created the inaugural Clayton County Behavioral Health Accountability Court.
- Supports animal rights and the eradication of metal heath stigma.

Judge Malone is a 2014 graduate of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute, a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2016, and a graduate of Leadership Georgia Class of 2019.

Was inducted into Outstanding Atlanta where she served as the Vice President of Alumni Affairs and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Clayton.

- Judge Malone is a 2014 graduate of the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Regional Leadership Institute, a member of the Leadership Atlanta Class of 2016, and a graduate of Leadership Georgia Class of 2019.
- Serves as the immediate past president and a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Psi Alpha Omega Chapter serving Clayton and Henry Counties.
- Was inducted into Outstanding Atlanta where she served as the Vice President of Alumni Affairs and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Clayton.
- Recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of the 40 Under 40 influential leaders.

- 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. 

Trial Judge over a wide range of civil and criminal cases

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Superior Court Judge

Shana Rooks Malone is the Superior Court Judge in Clayton Judicial Circuit. She has served in this position since 2016.