Cobb County, Honorable Angela Z. Brown

Angela is the mother of two daughters, and a member of the Destiny World Church in Austell, Georgia. She has a law degree from the  University of San Diego Law School. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a Public Service Sorority.

Angela has previously worked as litigation associate at the law firm of Davis Wright Tremaine, and as an Assistant District Attorney in several Prosecutor's Offices located in Washington, New Jersey, and Georgia. She also worked as In-House Counsel for ASARCO, Inc and had her own litigation firm, specializing in criminal, family, personal injury, and guardian ad litem law.

Angela Z. Brown is currently a Superior Court judge for the Cobb Judicial Circuit. She was elected to the bench in 2020.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Experience as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and family law attorney"

The candidate's website says, "Angela Brown has been an attorney for over 30 years... Before her appointment to the bench, Angela Brown successfully ran her own litigation firm, specializing in criminal, family, personal injury and guardian ad litem law."

Has practiced law for over 30 years with experience in multiple fields, such as criminal law, family law, personal injury law, and guardian ad litem (proxy) law.

Believes diverse legal roles, from prosecutor to in-house counsel, enrich their judgment, ensuring fair, community-focused decisions as a judge.

Believes diverse legal roles, from prosecutor to in-house counsel, enrich legal judgment, ensuring fair, community-focused decisions as a judge.

The candidate's website says, "She has conducted over 1000 trials on all sides of the judicial bench, and has taught others how to be an effective, knowledgeable attorney of integrity."

Has conducted over 1000 trials on all sides of the judicial bench, and "has taught others how to be an effective, knowledgeable attorney of integrity."

The candidate's website says, "Experienced judge in superior, magistrate and state court"

Has been a judge in superior, magistrate, and state court.

- Has practiced law for over 30 years with experience in multiple fields, such as criminal law, family law, personal injury law, and guardian ad litem (proxy) law.
- Believes diverse legal roles, from prosecutor to in-house counsel, enrich legal judgment, ensuring fair, community-focused decisions as a judge.
- Has conducted over 1000 trials on all sides of the judicial bench, and "has taught others how to be an effective, knowledgeable attorney of integrity."
- Has been a judge in superior, magistrate, and state court.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "Never had a judicial complaint filed against her"

Has not had a judicial complaint filed against her.

- Has not had a judicial complaint filed against her.

Ethics & Conduct

As of March 19, 2024, Angela Z. Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Said, "In the courtroom, I am cognizant of the fact that I represent the Constitution and the freedoms for which previous generations have fought... As a Superior Court Judge, I am faced with the responsibility of making difficult decisions..."

Said, "In the courtroom, I am cognizant of the fact that I represent the Constitution and the freedoms for which previous generations have fought."

Said, "It is my sincere belief that accountability to the Constitution and its principles, as well as diversity of thought, are paramount qualities for a judge... I am confident in my ability to serve the community in this capacity."

- Said, "In the courtroom, I am cognizant of the fact that I represent the Constitution and the freedoms for which previous generations have fought."
- Said, "It is my sincere belief that accountability to the Constitution and its principles, as well as diversity of thought, are paramount qualities for a judge... I am confident in my ability to serve the community in this capacity."

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "Angela is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a Public Service Sorority and member, Destiny World Church. Judge Brown is also the devoted mother of two children Christopher and Ciara."

Participates actively in her public service sorority and church.

- Participates actively in her public service sorority and church.

Community Involvement

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Angela Z. Brown

Judge Angela Z. Brown is the mother of two daughters, she is a member of the Destiny World Church in Austell, Georgia. Judge Brown has a J.D in Law from the  University of San Diego Law School. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a Public Service Sorority.

Judge Angela Z. Brown currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Cobb County.  She has previously worked as litigation associate at the law firm of  Davis Wright Tremaine in Seattle, Washington, as well as an Assistant District Attorney in several Prosecutor's Offices located in Washington, New Jersey, and Georgia. Judge Brown also worked as In House Counsel for ASARCO, Inc and worked her own litigation firm, specializing in criminal, family, personal injury, and guardian ad litem law.

As of April 18, 2024, Angela Z. Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The candidate's website says, "Angela Brown has been an attorney for over 30 years... Before her appointment to the bench, Angela Brown successfully ran her own litigation firm, specializing in criminal, family, personal injury and guardian ad litem law."
- Believes diverse legal roles, from prosecutor to in-house counsel, enrich their judgment, ensuring fair, community-focused decisions as a judge.
- The candidate's website says, "She has conducted over 1000 trials on all sides of the judicial bench, and has taught others how to be an effective, knowledgeable attorney of integrity."
- The candidate's website says, "Experience as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney and family law attorney"
- The candidate's website says, "Experienced judge in superior, magistrate and state court"

- The candidate's website says, "Never had a judicial complaint filed against her"

- Said, "In the courtroom, I am cognizant of the fact that I represent the Constitution and the freedoms for which previous generations have fought... As a Superior Court Judge, I am faced with the responsibility of making difficult decisions..."
- Said, "It is my sincere belief that accountability to the Constitution and its principles, as well as diversity of thought, are paramount qualities for a judge... I am confident in my ability to serve the community in this capacity."

The candidate's website says, "Angela is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a Public Service Sorority and member, Destiny World Church. 

- The candidate's website says, "Angela is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., a Public Service Sorority and member, Destiny World Church. 

As of April 2, 2024, Angela Z. Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judge Angela Z. Brown currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Cobb County. Details about her previous positions or professional background prior to her current role have not been provided.

- 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. 