Loan from Self

In school, I represented a victim of domestic violence in court; attempting to get victim a temporary restraining order against her abuser/attacker

I was disturbed by the way the judge admonished my client, blaming her for the attack she survived

I decided, if I ever had the chance to become a judge, I would ensure that people, who appeared in my courtroom, would be treated professionally and with the utmost respect

- In school, I represented a victim of domestic violence in court; attempting to get victim a temporary restraining order against her abuser/attacker
- I was disturbed by the way the judge admonished my client, blaming her for the attack she survived
- I decided, if I ever had the chance to become a judge, I would ensure that people, who appeared in my courtroom, would be treated professionally and with the utmost respect

Worldview

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Assocation

Board of Directors of Covenant Community (a ministry of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Atlanta)

- Various Bar Associations
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae Assocation
- Spelman College Alumnae Association
- Clark Atlanta University Guild
- Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Atlanta 
- Board of Directors of Covenant Community (a ministry of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Atlanta)

Community Involvement

Melynee Leftridge Harris

In general, judge or not, being a good person will bring you success. Treat people with respect because they deserve it and so do you.

People deserve to be heard, have the judges undivided attention, and be treated with respect.

As a child, family members dealt with issues in court and were dealt the short end of the stick. Wanted to become a lawyer and judge to help others in the same situation.

- In general, judge or not, being a good person will bring you success. Treat people with respect because they deserve it and so do you.
- People deserve to be heard, have the judges undivided attention, and be treated with respect.
- As a child, family members dealt with issues in court and were dealt the short end of the stick. Wanted to become a lawyer and judge to help others in the same situation.

Calls for more comprehensive pre-sentencing investigations, to understand the individual better

Make sure that mental health or substance abuse referrals can be made and judges can draw on this info when making a sentencing

If someone has been on probation 3 times already then they might not be qualified for an assistance program

- Calls for more comprehensive pre-sentencing investigations, to understand the individual better
- Make sure that mental health or substance abuse referrals can be made and judges can draw on this info when making a sentencing
- If someone has been on probation 3 times already then they might not be qualified for an assistance program

A diverse judiciary allows for having individuals with have differing life perspectives to draw from them when considering a case, and allows those in the courtroom to feel seen and heard

Even if the judge does not rule in their favor, at least they know that the judge heard where they were coming from, and sometimes that is what matters the most

- A diverse judiciary allows for having individuals with have differing life perspectives to draw from them when considering a case, and allows those in the courtroom to feel seen and heard
- Even if the judge does not rule in their favor, at least they know that the judge heard where they were coming from, and sometimes that is what matters the most

AKA sorority member and assists with regular drives (toys, backpacks, glasses, food, etc.)

Grocery distribution with City of South Fulton

- AKA sorority member and assists with regular drives (toys, backpacks, glasses, food, etc.)
- Mock trial coach and judge
- Hands on Atlanta lunch distribution
- Grocery distribution with City of South Fulton
- Junior League of Atlanta member

Tamika Hrobowski-Houston

The Superior Court is the highest trial level court in the judiciary system of Georgia, which means it is just one step below the Supreme Court of Georgia. Comprised of two sides, it handles both civil and criminal cases.

Highest trial court in Fulton, ruling on cases such as murder, assault, divorce, and adoption