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Believes in hands-on legal experience; worked at Powell, Goldstein, Fraiser, and Murphy, clerked at the Eleventh Circuit, and founded a law firm post-bar, leading high-profile felony cases since 2004.

The candidate's website says, "With over twenty (20) years of trial experience, she has worked across the State of Georgia, fighting for equality for men, women, and families of"

Believes in committed legal service, having served as Conflict Court-Appointed Attorney, Assistant Solicitor General in Douglas County, and contracted Assistant Public Defender for GPDC in Fulton and Clayton Counties.

The candidate's website says, "Ms. Jones received her LL.M. from Beasley School of Law Temple University in 2020 and her J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2004, and her B.A. in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University in 1998."

Plans to leverage 20 years of diverse legal practice in civil, criminal, and family law to serve as Douglas County Superior Court Judge, emphasizing a commitment to fairness, professionalism, and reliability.

She has been practicing civil, criminal, and family law at her private law firm for the past 20 years.

After passing the bar exam, she started her law firm, where she has represented the citizens and families of Douglas County since 2004, and has been lead counsel on several high-profile, high-level felony cases.

- Plans to leverage 20 years of diverse legal practice in civil, criminal, and family law to serve as Douglas County Superior Court Judge, emphasizing a commitment to fairness, professionalism, and reliability.
- She has been practicing civil, criminal, and family law at her private law firm for the past 20 years.
- After passing the bar exam, she started her law firm, where she has represented the citizens and families of Douglas County since 2004, and has been lead counsel on several high-profile, high-level felony cases.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Said, "I want to use my over 17 years of trial experience to address the culture of mistrust in our courts... I want the people of Douglas County to feel safe, knowing that I will administer justice fairly..."

Said, "I will use my discretion as a judge to decrease the negative perception of the court system while reaching a fair and equitable disposition of the cases in my court."

Plans to use her discretion as a judge to decrease the negative perception of the court system while reaching a fair and equitable disposition of the cases

Said, "I will work on relieving the backlog of cases from the past few years."

- Plans to use her discretion as a judge to decrease the negative perception of the court system while reaching a fair and equitable disposition of the cases
- Said, "I will work on relieving the backlog of cases from the past few years."

Judicial Administration

Said, "I will follow the law. This includes the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia, as well as the statutes enacted either federally or statewide."

- Said, "I will follow the law. This includes the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia, as well as the statutes enacted either federally or statewide."

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in empowering her community through service, leading by example in church, Boy Scouts, Mock Trial coaching, jail ministry, and aiding the homeless with HOPE Ministry and Douglas County Coalition.

Said, "Are you interested in lending your support to my campaign. Join me in the fight for a better tomorrow. It’s easy, fun and I need you. Make a difference and help create change for Douglas County’s future. Volunteer today."

Volunteered as a Mock Trial Coach from 2014 to 2019.

Ministered to incarcerated men and women in the jail ministry and helped lead the HOPE Ministry for people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.

- Volunteered as a Mock Trial Coach from 2014 to 2019.
- Ministered to incarcerated men and women in the jail ministry and helped lead the HOPE Ministry for people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.

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National District Attorney's Association

Believes extensive trial experience and handling diverse cases provide essential insight and attention to detail crucial for a Superior Court Judge role.

Said, "For the past 13 years, I have served as a prosecutor... My extensive experience in this role has provided me with a profound understanding of the legal system..."

Served as a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she "drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; [and] dismisses cases not prosecutable".

Served as a Assistant District Attorney from 2017 to 2021 for the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she represented the interests of the state and prosecuted alleged criminals.

- Has 13 years of experience prosecutor. 
- Served as a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she "drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; [and] dismisses cases not prosecutable".
- Served as a Assistant District Attorney from 2017 to 2021 for the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she represented the interests of the state and prosecuted alleged criminals.

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

AJC/ACC Voter Guide - Judicial Questionnaire

Commits to streaming cases online for the public to view as long as neither party in the case objects.

- Commits to streaming cases online for the public to view as long as neither party in the case objects.

Said, "I am running for Superior Court Judge because ... I am dedicated to maintaining a court system that upholds the law impartially, respects the rights of all individuals, and fosters a sense of trust and integrity in our legal process."

Said, "I am dedicated to maintaining a court system that upholds the law impartially, respects the rights of all individuals, and fosters a sense of trust and integrity in our legal process."

Believes in a fair, equitable justice system as society's cornerstone, ensuring justice with respect and dignity in every case, and plans to uphold this commitment as Superior Court Judge.

Said, "I am committed to upholding the law fairly and impartially, while demonstrating empathy and equity to everyone". 

- Believes in a fair, equitable justice system as society's cornerstone, ensuring justice with respect and dignity in every case, and plans to uphold this commitment as Superior Court Judge.
- Said, "I am committed to upholding the law fairly and impartially, while demonstrating empathy and equity to everyone". 

Plans to host a "court class" to educate the community on "court processes and legal topics".

Works with the Junior League of Douglas County and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers-West Georgia Chapter.

- Plans to host a "court class" to educate the community on "court processes and legal topics".
- Works with the Junior League of Douglas County and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers-West Georgia Chapter.

Lauren Wallace

Hedge Law Office, Our Attorneys

Believes in personalized legal representation, with a decade in private practice, licensed in all Georgia courts, and focused on criminal cases, aspiring to be a Superior Court Judge.

Worked in private practice for about a decade and is licensed to practice in all courts in Georgia, including the federal court and the Supreme Court.

At law school, he was the Trial Advocacy co-champion and the school's first recipient of the Ralph McCullough Trial Advocacy scholarship.

- Worked in private practice for about a decade and is licensed to practice in all courts in Georgia, including the federal court and the Supreme Court.
- At law school, he was the Trial Advocacy co-champion and the school's first recipient of the Ralph McCullough Trial Advocacy scholarship.

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

Said, " I want to bring humanity back to the bench, because judges should be visible and approachable as members of the community they serve."

- Said, " I want to bring humanity back to the bench, because judges should be visible and approachable as members of the community they serve."

Believes in local commitment; a Douglas County High alumnus and proud tiger, actively contributes through coaching, legal associations, and mentoring via the DA's office, schools, and juvenile courts.

Plans to inspire youth, give back to Douglas County, and humanize the judiciary, emphasizing judges' visibility and approachability within the community. Aims to earn votes for a judicial position.

Plans to inspire youth, give back to Douglas County, and humanize the judiciary, emphasizing judges' visibility and approachability within the community.

The candidate's website says, "- 800+ hours as mock trial volunteer"

The candidate's website says, "- Mock trial coach at 2 local high schools"

Coaches  high school mock trial in Alexander and Douglas County 

The candidate's website says, "- Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity"

Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and at Burnett Elementary School.

Is a youth mentor for Juvenile Court  and the Douglas County School System.

- Coaches  high school mock trial in Alexander and Douglas County 
- Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and at Burnett Elementary School.
- Is a youth mentor for Juvenile Court  and the Douglas County School System.

Zaine Hedge

- 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. 