    Staff Directory   Lisa Lott

Lisa Lott was born in Columbus, Ohio. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Berkeley and a law degree from Emory Law School. 

Lisa currently serves as a superior court judge. 

Lisa previously worked as a staff attorney, a prosecutor, and at a private practice. She also worked as a senior public defender for Juvenile Court and a chief assistant for the Public Defender Office. 

As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an attorney at the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and the Georgia Indigent Defense Council, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

- As superior court judge, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an attorney at the Council of Juvenile Court Judges and the Georgia Indigent Defense Council, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

Legal Experience

As of March 11, 2026, Lisa Lott did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Participates in Parent-Teacher Association organizations and in the board of several organizations in the community.

- Participates in Parent-Teacher Association organizations and in the board of several organizations in the community.

Community Involvement

Lisa Lott

- 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. 