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Tameka West earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Clark Atlanta University and a law degree from the University of Iowa, College of Law. She lives in Georgia.

Tameka is a staff attorney for the Clayton County Board of Commissioners. She previously served as a pro tempore judge in Clayton County Juvenile Court and an associate judge in Clayton County Magistrate Court.

Tameka West's campaign for Clayton County State Court Judge is her first entry into politics.

Tameka's campaign for a judge of the Clayton County State Court is her first run for public office.

As a staff attorney for Clayton County Board of Commissioners, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to the county's Board of Commissioners, department heads, and other county officials.

As a juvenile court judge, oversaw cases involving delinquency and dependency of individuals under 18.

As a magistrate court associate judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As an attorney in private practice for over 20 years, specialized in civil rights, labor, employment law, contractual disputes, and license review.

- As a staff attorney for Clayton County Board of Commissioners, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to the county's Board of Commissioners, department heads, and other county officials.
- As a juvenile court judge, oversaw cases involving delinquency and dependency of individuals under 18.
- As a magistrate court associate judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.
- As an attorney in private practice for over 20 years, specialized in civil rights, labor, employment law, contractual disputes, and license review.

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Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Philosophy

Supports timely access to hearings and resolutions.

Believes in "accountability driven case oversight."

- Plans to streamline court processes.
- Supports timely access to hearings and resolutions.
- Believes in "accountability driven case oversight."

Judicial Administration

Tameka is an active member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), holding various leadership positions within the organization.

Tameka is a member of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council and previously held the position of Vice-Chair of the Development Authority of Clayton County.

- Tameka is an active member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), holding various leadership positions within the organization.
- Tameka is a member of the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council and previously held the position of Vice-Chair of the Development Authority of Clayton County.

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Tameka West has a bachelor's degree in political science from Clark Atlanta University and a law degree from the University of Iowa, College of Law.

Tameka's campaign for Clayton County State Court Judge is her first entry into politics.

As a staff attorney for Clayton County Board of Commissioners, Tameka researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to the county's Board of Commissioners, department heads, and other county officials.

As a juvenile court judge, Tameka oversaw cases involving delinquency and dependency of individuals under 18.

As a magistrate court associate judge, Tameka held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

As an attorney in private practice for over 20 years, Tameka specialized in civil rights, labor, employment law, contractual disputes, and license review.

- As a staff attorney for Clayton County Board of Commissioners, Tameka researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to the county's Board of Commissioners, department heads, and other county officials.
- As a juvenile court judge, Tameka oversaw cases involving delinquency and dependency of individuals under 18.
- As a magistrate court associate judge, Tameka held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.
- As an attorney in private practice for over 20 years, Tameka specialized in civil rights, labor, employment law, contractual disputes, and license review.

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 
