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Erica lives in Carrollton with her husband and two children. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of North Carolina and earned a law degree from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law. The Tisinger family are members of First Baptist Church of Carrollton.

Prior to her election, Erica served as a partner at Greer Tisinger, LLC for almost 10 years. She also clerked for the Honorable Charles S. Wynne and the Honorable B.E. Roberts III in Hall County State Court. She also served as an administrative law judge in Tennessee, and as in-house defense counsel for an international insurance company.

Erica L. Tisinger has been serving as a Superior Court Judge in the Coweta Judicial Circuit since her appointment by Governor Brian Kemp in December 2022. Prior to this, she was elected to the Carroll County State Court in August 2020.

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The candidate's website says, "American History. She then continued her studies at Mercer University at the Walter F. George School of Law."

Earned her law degree from Mercer University at the Walter F. George School of Law.

Serves as a Superior Court Judge in the Coweta Judicial Circuit, presiding over trials, interpreting laws, and ensuring fair administration of justice.

Served on the Carroll County State Court, presiding over legal proceedings, including trials and hearings, interpreting and applying the law, and ensuring due process.

The candidate's website says, "Prior to her election, she was a partner at Greer Tisinger, LLC, for nearly 10 years... She also clerked for the Honorable Charles S. Wynne and the Honorable B. E. Roberts, III, in Hall County State Court... She served as an administrative law judge in Tennessee and worked as in-house defense counsel for an international insurance company."

As a partner, managed client relationships, oversaw legal matters, provided strategic guidance, mentored junior attorneys, and contributed to the firm's business development and operational decisions.

As a law clerk, assisted with legal research, drafted opinions and orders, managed court filings, scheduled hearings, coordinated with attorneys, and provided administrative support to ensure the efficient functioning of the judge's chambers and the court.

As an administrative judge, presided over administrative hearings, interpreted and applied regulations, issued rulings, and rendered decisions in cases involving disputes between government agencies and individuals or organizations.

As in-house defense counsel, provided legal representation and advice to their employing organization, including assessing legal risks, developing defense strategies, managing litigation, negotiating settlements, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations to protect the organization's interests.

- Earned her law degree from Mercer University at the Walter F. George School of Law.
- Serves as a Superior Court Judge in the Coweta Judicial Circuit, presiding over trials, interpreting laws, and ensuring fair administration of justice.
- Served on the Carroll County State Court, presiding over legal proceedings, including trials and hearings, interpreting and applying the law, and ensuring due process.
- As a partner, managed client relationships, oversaw legal matters, provided strategic guidance, mentored junior attorneys, and contributed to the firm's business development and operational decisions.
- As a law clerk, assisted with legal research, drafted opinions and orders, managed court filings, scheduled hearings, coordinated with attorneys, and provided administrative support to ensure the efficient functioning of the judge's chambers and the court.
- As an administrative judge, presided over administrative hearings, interpreted and applied regulations, issued rulings, and rendered decisions in cases involving disputes between government agencies and individuals or organizations.
- As in-house defense counsel, provided legal representation and advice to their employing organization, including assessing legal risks, developing defense strategies, managing litigation, negotiating settlements, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations to protect the organization's interests.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "When the people of Carroll County elected me as their State Court Judge, I said I would deliver justice for those who were wronged and help those who slip up find paths to purposeful lives."

Said, "As Superior Court Judge, you have my word to continue working every day to be firm, fair, and faithful to the rule of law... It will remain my priority to keep our families safe by holding those convicted of crimes accountable..."

Judicial Administration

Said, "I will continue to strive every day to always be firm, fair, and faithful to the Constitution and the laws of the state of Georgia while serving you on the bench."

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "It helped me persevere after family tragedies and serves as my inspiration to help others through my church and charitable work..."

The candidate's website says, "Baptist Church, where she served in numberous leadership roles including being a Deacon. She has also held numerous leadership positions in her community, including Open Hands Christian Ministry, Carroll County CASA, Circles of West Georgia, and Tanner Medical Foundation."

Supports community involvement through past board membership with Carroll County CASA, aiding children, and volunteering with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and The Boys & Girls Club, among others.

The candidate's website says, "Erica spends her free time making our community the best it can be."

Supports community betterment through active participation, serving on the Carroll County CASA board for child welfare and volunteering with various local charities, including Habitat for Humanity and The Boys & Girls Club.

Serves on the Carroll County CASA board for child welfare and volunteers with various local charities, including Habitat for Humanity and The Boys & Girls Club.

The candidate's website says, "Erica... serves as a Deacon... also serves or has served as lay Reader, children's Acolyte Training Leader, By-Laws Committee, Personnel Committee, children's Sunday School teacher, adult Sunday School teacher, and children's Missions teacher."

Serves as a Deacon, lay Reader, children's Acolyte Training Leader, By-Laws Committee, Personnel Committee, children's Sunday School teacher, adult Sunday School teacher, and children's Missions teacher.

Has held leadership positions in her community, including Open Hands Christian Ministry, Carroll County CASA, Circles of West Georgia, and Tanner Medical Foundation.

- Serves on the Carroll County CASA board for child welfare and volunteers with various local charities, including Habitat for Humanity and The Boys & Girls Club.
- Serves as a Deacon, lay Reader, children's Acolyte Training Leader, By-Laws Committee, Personnel Committee, children's Sunday School teacher, adult Sunday School teacher, and children's Missions teacher.
- Has held leadership positions in her community, including Open Hands Christian Ministry, Carroll County CASA, Circles of West Georgia, and Tanner Medical Foundation.

Community Involvement

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Erica L. Tisinger

- 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. 