Shamiracle "Miracle" Johnson Rankin has a degree from Spelman College and a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. She is a wife and mother. 

As a trial attorney, Rankin has built her career representing victims of catastrophic truck wrecks, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and corporate negligence, achieving significant financial resolutions for her clients while focusing on restoring dignity and trust.

As a trial attorney, represented victims of truck wrecks, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and corporate negligence.

- As a trial attorney, represented victims of truck wrecks, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and corporate negligence.

Legal Experience

Believes the role of the Supreme Court is to uphold the Constitution and ensure that every person who comes before the Court receives equal justice under the law.

Wants to ensure that the state’s highest court remains a place where the Constitution protects the people, "not the powerful."

- Believes the role of the Supreme Court is to uphold the Constitution and ensure that every person who comes before the Court receives equal justice under the law.
- Wants to ensure that the state’s highest court remains a place where the Constitution protects the people, "not the powerful."

Judicial Philosophy

Participates in the Alpha Alpha Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Served in Georgia’s legal community with distinction as the 40th President of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.

Received the National Bar Association’s “Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service,” which is Congressional recognition for service to the community.

- Participates in the Alpha Alpha Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
- Served in Georgia’s legal community with distinction as the 40th President of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.
- Received the National Bar Association’s “Award of Achievement for Outstanding Service,” which is Congressional recognition for service to the community.

Community Involvement

Plans to ensure that the courtroom remains open and accessible to everyday citizens.

- Plans to ensure that the courtroom remains open and accessible to everyday citizens.

Judicial Administration

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- The Georgia Supreme Court is very similar to the US Supreme Court. The Georgia Supreme Court consists of nine judges called Justices. They are the final authority on the Georgia Constitution. 
- Supreme Court Justices are the final court for appeals in the State of Georgia. This means they hear all types of civil cases, criminal cases, and cases involving the State of Georgia. 
- Supreme Court Justices hear cases to determine if a prisoner is being held by the state in error. They hear any cases involving the death penalty or the potential of the death penalty. 
- Unlike trial courts, Supreme Court Justices do not decide cases on their own. Instead the decisions are made as a group by majority vote. An individual Justice will then publish a majority opinion.
- The Supreme Court Justices internally choose a Supreme Court Chief Justice, who presides over oral arguments, leads case deliberations, chairs the Judicial Council of Georgia, and serves four year terms.
- Supreme Court Justices are elected to six year terms. Elections are nonpartisan and statewide. The Governor can appoint Supreme Court Justices when vacancies arise.