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Wanda is lives in Northeast Georgia, a region her family has called home for five generations. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and English from the University of North Georgia and a law degree from Mercer University.

Wanda has owned and practiced at her own law firm since 1986, practicing in estate law, elder law, family law, and business law.

Wanda Barnett's campaign for Superior Court judge is her first entry into politics.

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Said, "I have practiced law here for nearly 40 years, helping everyday folks like you in their time of need."

Said, "No one is more experienced than I am with the kind of criminal and civil legal matters handled in Superior Court every day..."

Previously served as Arcade County Municipal Judge, presiding over criminal and civil trials among other responsibilities.

Certified Guardian Ad Litem, which is someone who investigates what is best for a child in situations such as divorce.

- Said, "I have practiced law here for nearly 40 years, helping everyday folks like you in their time of need."
- Said, "No one is more experienced than I am with the kind of criminal and civil legal matters handled in Superior Court every day..."
- Previously served as Arcade County Municipal Judge, presiding over criminal and civil trials among other responsibilities.
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem, which is someone who investigates what is best for a child in situations such as divorce.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

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Said, "If elected, everyone will receive a fair and impartial trial in my courtroom. However, if you’re a rattlesnake, you will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

Said, "My commitment to fairness, integrity, and justice runs deep, and I'm ready to bring that unwavering dedication to the bench."

- Said, "If elected, everyone will receive a fair and impartial trial in my courtroom. However, if you’re a rattlesnake, you will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
- Said, "My commitment to fairness, integrity, and justice runs deep, and I'm ready to bring that unwavering dedication to the bench."

Judicial Philosophy

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Wanda Barnett

Wanda is a resident of Northeast Georgia, a region her family has called home for five generations. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from the University of North Georgia and a Juris Doctor from Mercer University.

Wanda Barnett has owned and practiced at her own law firm since 1986, practicing in estate law, elder law, family law, and business law.

As of April 13, 2024, Wanda Barnett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wanda Barnett is a resident of Northeast Georgia, a region her family has called home for five generations. Details about her education, church affiliation, and family status are not provided, so they are not included in this summary.

As of April 3, 2024, Wanda Barnett’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. 