Thassanee was born in Wisconsin and graduated with honors from Wauwatosa West High School. She has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a wife and mother of two daughters. She's lived in Gwinnett for almost 28 years, and attends Berean Christian Church. Thassanee was recognized as one of the 100 most influential women in Georgia in 2019, and has been recognized by the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office and the Gwinnett County Solicitor General's Office for her work.

Thassanee has litigated in courts throughout Georgia for the last 28 years, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. She has practiced both criminal and civil law. Currently, she has a general practice.

B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker's campaign for superior court judge is her first entry into politics.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "· National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Trial Attorney Advocate"

Said, "I have a thriving general practice... I, instead, would be honored to serve as our next Superior Court Judge..."

The candidate's website says, "· Former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, etc."

The candidate's website says, "Former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, etc."

Said, "After high school, I received a full academic scholarship and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Business degree. Thereafter I received another full academic scholarship and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School."

Has a JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School

Believes extensive legal experience across 20 fields and numerous Georgia counties, representing diverse clients and both sides of cases, positions them as a qualified candidate for Superior Court Judge.

Has 28 years of experience as an attorney, practicing both criminal and civil law.

Said, "Citizens want a judge who is unbiased and fair, and who has spent their career representing a variety of parties... My diversity of experiences ensures that I will adjudicate fairly."

Believes extensive experience in both criminal and civil law since 1996 in Georgia, including litigating multi-million dollar cases, equips them for an unbiased role as Superior Court Judge in Gwinnett County, valuing judicial integrity and constitutional respect.

Has litigated multi-million dollar cases, representing various clients such as small businesses, large corporations, the wealthy, the working class, cities, the state of Georgia, and more.

- Has 28 years of experience as an attorney, practicing both criminal and civil law.
- Said, "Citizens want a judge who is unbiased and fair, and who has spent their career representing a variety of parties... My diversity of experiences ensures that I will adjudicate fairly."
- Has litigated multi-million dollar cases, representing various clients such as small businesses, large corporations, the wealthy, the working class, cities, the state of Georgia, and more.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Believes firsthand litigation experience across Georgia informs best practices, enhancing Gwinnett County's judicial system by initiating second-chance programs for certain offenders since 2019.

Said, "To continue the work I’ve already started... I have been a pioneer in developing and facilitating programs which reduce recidivism (crime); ... and a champion for community safety. I am a trailblazer for reform, and a Servant Leader for Justice."

- Believes firsthand litigation experience across Georgia informs best practices, enhancing Gwinnett County's judicial system by initiating second-chance programs for certain offenders since 2019.
- Said, "To continue the work I’ve already started... I have been a pioneer in developing and facilitating programs which reduce recidivism (crime); ... and a champion for community safety. I am a trailblazer for reform, and a Servant Leader for Justice."

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "· Member of Berean Christian Church"

The candidate's website says, "· Member of Ministers Against Crime"

The candidate's website says, "· Board Member for Northside Hospital Women’s Leadership Council"

Said, "I continue to “Bridge the Gap between the Community and the Court” as I am: ... an advocate for our children; and a champion for community safety. ... a Servant Leader for Justice."

The candidate's website says, "PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR INFORMATION IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING, HOSTING A MEET-AND-GREET, WOULD LIKE A YARD SIGN, OR WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE."

Said, "As your next Gwinnett County, Division 5, Superior Court Judge, I will continue to be a “Servant Leader for Justice who is Bridging the Gap between the Community and the Court”!"

The candidate's website says, "· Board Member for Council of Youth Anti-Drug, Inc."

The candidate's website says, "Board Member for Council of Youth Anti-Drug, Inc."

Said, "I continue to “Bridge the Gap between the Community and the Court”... a well-known advocate for our children; and a champion for community safety."

Says she is a champion for community safety.

Serves on multiple community boards, such as those of the Rotary Club of North Gwinnett, Council of Youth Anti-Drug, Inc., Gwinnett Boys & Girls Club, and Northside Hospital Women's Leadership Council.

- Says she is a champion for community safety.
- Serves on multiple community boards, such as those of the Rotary Club of North Gwinnett, Council of Youth Anti-Drug, Inc., Gwinnett Boys & Girls Club, and Northside Hospital Women's Leadership Council.

Community Involvement

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B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker

B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker, also known as BT Parker, was born in Wisconsin and graduated with honors from Wauwatosa West High School. She has a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor from University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a wife and mother, with two daughters who attended school in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She has been a Gwinnett County homeowner for almost 28 years. She is a member of Berean Christian Church.

As of April 13, 2024, B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Has 28 years of experience as an attorney.

Has litigated multi-million dollar cases.

- Has 28 years of experience as an attorney.
- Said, "Citizens want a judge who is unbiased and fair, and who has spent their career representing a variety of parties... My diversity of experiences ensures that I will adjudicate fairly."
- The candidate's website says, "Former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, etc."
- Has a JD from the University of Wisconsin Law School
- Has litigated multi-million dollar cases.

- Says she is a champion for community safety.
- The candidate's website says, "Board Member for Council of Youth Anti-Drug, Inc."

B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker, also known as BT Parker, was born in Wisconsin and graduated with honors from Wauwatosa West High School. She is a proud wife and mother, with two daughters who attended school in Gwinnett County, Georgia. She has been a Gwinnett County homeowner for almost 28 years. Information about the church she attends is not provided.

As of April 2, 2024, B. Thassanee Gutter-Parker’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. 