Trellis Law: Judge Jewel Scott

Clayton County: Judge Jewel Scott

Jewel is originally from Mandeville, Jamaica, but grew up in Hanover, Jamaica. She attended Montego Bay High School and Manchester High School. lives with her family. She was married to her late husband for 33 years, with whom she raised two adult children. Jewel received her bachelor's degree from the University of the West Indies, and later graduated from Norman Manley Law School. She went to Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law to earn her law degree.

Jewel is an attorney and managing partner at Scott and Turner Law Group, LLC. She has also served as Georgia's first black female District Attorney. Prior to immigrating to the United States, she worked at the Fair Trading Commission in Jamaica.

Jewel Scott is currently a Superior Court judge for Clayton County. She was elected in 2020, and is the first Jamaican American to be elected to the Superior Court in this county.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Over 30years of legal experience in Civil and Criminal law"

Has over 30 years of legal experience in civil and criminal law.

Handles family law, criminal law, civil litigation and specializes in public and community interest litigation as a managing partner.

As assistant district attorney, created the Deferred Prosecution Program of Clayton County.

Served as Georgia's honorary consul to Jamaica.

- Has over 30 years of legal experience in civil and criminal law.
- Handles family law, criminal law, civil litigation and specializes in public and community interest litigation as a managing partner.
- As assistant district attorney, created the Deferred Prosecution Program of Clayton County.
- Served as Georgia's honorary consul to Jamaica.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Jewel Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "Jewel will work to expand effective alternative sentencing... As judge, Jewel will create new accountability courts which specialize in domestic violence and veterans issues."

The candidate's website says, "As Superior Court Judge, Jewel will work to expand support services, particularly with education about the judicial system to ensure that those who find themselves in it will receive what they need to move forward."

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Plans to integrate Clayton County students into the judicial system through educational field trips, fostering respect and awareness of legal processes, and imparting knowledge on the perils of drugs and gangs to deter delinquency.

Established a Clayton County chapter of Boys to Men.

The candidate's website says, "Parents of Murdered Children Award for Support and Dedicated Service"

Won the Parents of Murdered Children Award for Support and Dedicated Service.

Received the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Rainbow Push Coalition.

- Plans to integrate Clayton County students into the judicial system through educational field trips, fostering respect and awareness of legal processes, and imparting knowledge on the perils of drugs and gangs to deter delinquency.
- Established a Clayton County chapter of Boys to Men.
- Won the Parents of Murdered Children Award for Support and Dedicated Service.
- Received the Distinguished Community Service Award from the Rainbow Push Coalition.

Community Involvement

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Jewel Scott

Jewel Scott is an attorney who resides with her family. She was married to her late husband, Lee, for 33 years, with whom she raised two adult children.

Jewel Scott is an Attorney and Managing Partner at Scott and Turner Law Group, LLC. She has also served as Georgia's first black female District Attorney.

As of April 24, 2024, Jewel Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Over 30 years of legal experience in Civil and Criminal law"

- The candidate's website says, "Over 30 years of legal experience in Civil and Criminal law"

The candidate's website says, "Work with Schools to Create a Courtroom Field Program"

Won, "Parents of Murdered Children Award for Support and Dedicated Service"

- Plans to integrate Clayton County students into the judicial system through educational field trips, fostering respect and awareness of legal processes, and imparting knowledge on the perils of drugs and gangs to deter delinquency.
- Won, "Parents of Murdered Children Award for Support and Dedicated Service"

Jewel Scott is an attorney who resides with her family. She was married to her late husband, Lee, for 33 years, with whom she raised two adult children. The specifics of where she attended school, her church affiliation, and other personal details are not provided.

As of April 3, 2024, Jewel Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 