Deah is originally from Memphis, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science with a minor in mathematics. She has a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. She attends Word of Faith Family Cathedral in Austell.

Deah was the Chief Assistant District Attorney under District Attorney E. Dalia Racine for Douglas County, Deputy Chief District Attorney under District Attorney Brian Fortner, and a prosecutor for the Douglas County's Solicitors Office.

Deah B. Warren is currently Superior Court Judge in Douglas Judicial Court, where she has been since 2022 and is serving her first term. 

As a Superior Court Judge, is responsible for presiding over felony criminal matters, divorce and child custody matters, disputes over land, matters of equity, and other civil disputes.

In the Douglas County Solicitor's Office in 2007, prosecuted domestic violence crimes and DUIs.

Prosecuted crimes against women and children in the Clayton County District Attorney's Office while serving on the Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force.

- As a Superior Court Judge, is responsible for presiding over felony criminal matters, divorce and child custody matters, disputes over land, matters of equity, and other civil disputes.
- In the Douglas County Solicitor's Office in 2007, prosecuted domestic violence crimes and DUIs.
- Prosecuted crimes against women and children in the Clayton County District Attorney's Office while serving on the Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Deah B. Warren’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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The candidate's website says, "Judge Warren and her staff keep an open line of communication with the Sheriff's Office, Clerk of Court, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, and other stakeholders concerned with the justice system."

Keep an open line of communication with the Sheriff's Office, Clerk of Court, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, and other stakeholders concerned with the justice system."

Supports Accountability Courts, manages felony, divorce, custody, land disputes, equity, and civil cases as Douglas County Superior Court Judge since March 2022, overseeing Drug Court division.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Warren has been committed to looking for ways to improve communication, processes, and habits to reduce the covid backlog and unnecessary case lag times... She has implemented paperless processes and instituted mandatory e-filing, where possible, to increase accountability... She has also removed any form of case or calendar management from outside her office to also increase transparency and accountability."

Implemented paperless processes and mandatory e-filing when possible  to increase accountability. 

Removed case or calendar management from outside her office to increase transparency and accountability.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Warren doesn't believe in the phrase "that's how we've always done it." If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always had. And she brought that philosophy to her chambers and the bench."

- Implemented paperless processes and mandatory e-filing when possible  to increase accountability. 
- Removed case or calendar management from outside her office to increase transparency and accountability.
- The candidate's website says, "Judge Warren doesn't believe in the phrase "that's how we've always done it." If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always had. And she brought that philosophy to her chambers and the bench."

Judicial Administration

The candidate's website says, "Judge Warren has proven herself to be a fair and balanced jurist... She is patient and looks at each case on its own merits to ensure fairness to all... her strong foundation in the law shines through."

Believes in rigorous prosecution, with experience in domestic violence, DUIs, crimes against women and children, and major homicide cases, earning recognition for trial work and contributing to media features on legal matters.

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "Judge Warren is a member of Word of Faith Family Cathedral in Austell, GA."

Believes in community engagement through her active participation in legal associations, sorority involvement, and leadership development within local organizations, including volunteer roles and service on executive boards.

Believes in community engagement through teaching, mentoring, and coaching, including guiding law students to competition victories and providing legal education to various audiences, recognized by the Georgia legislature for her contributions.

Believes in community engagement through teaching, mentoring, and coaching, including guiding law students to competition victories and providing legal education to various audiences.

Coached Georgia State University College of Law’s mock trial team.

Member of The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and serves as the 2024 co-chair of Student Programming, Gate City Bar Association,  Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta.

- Believes in community engagement through teaching, mentoring, and coaching, including guiding law students to competition victories and providing legal education to various audiences.
- Coached Georgia State University College of Law’s mock trial team.
- Member of The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and serves as the 2024 co-chair of Student Programming, Gate City Bar Association,  Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta.

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Deah B. Warren

Deah is originally from Memphis, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics in 2002. She has a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. She attends Word of Faith Family Cathedral in Austell.

She was the Chief Assistant District Attorney under District Attorney E. Dalia Racine for  Douglas County, Deputy Chief District Attorney under District Attorney Brian Fortner, a prosecutor for the Douglas County's Solicitors Office

As a Superior Court Judge, she is responsible for presiding over felony criminal matters, divorce and child custody matters, disputes over land, matters of equity, and other civil disputes.

In the Douglas County Solicitor's Office in 2007, she prosecuted domestic violence crimes and DUIs.

Prosecuted crimes against women and children in the Clayton County District Attorney's Office where she served on the Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force.

- As a Superior Court Judge, she is responsible for presiding over felony criminal matters, divorce and child custody matters, disputes over land, matters of equity, and other civil disputes.
- In the Douglas County Solicitor's Office in 2007, she prosecuted domestic violence crimes and DUIs.
- Prosecuted crimes against women and children in the Clayton County District Attorney's Office where she served on the Statewide Human Trafficking Task Force.

Judge Deah B. Warren is originally from Memphis, TN, and she completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics in 2002. She is also an alumna of Georgia State University College of Law. While at Spelman, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Details about her current place of residence, church affiliation, or family are not provided.

As of April 2, 2024, Deah B. Warren’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "Prior to her appointment, Judge Warren had a distinguished career in public service... In both roles, she primarily handled serious violent felonies and crimes against women and children."

The candidate's website says, "Judge Warren's wide range of experience is evident both on and off the bench."

- 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. 