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Lisamarie has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from York University, and a doctor of law degree from Georgia State University. She lives with her husband and three children in Gwinnett County, Georgia.  They are members of the Berean Christian Church.

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Lisamarie is an attorney. She works at Dekalb County Government. She previously worked at Gwinnett County Government as an Assistant District Attorney. She was also an Assistant Solicitor General at Dekalb County Government and an Assistant Public Defender at Walton County Government. She is currently a Council Chairperson for Shiloh Cluster School, and the President of the Greater Atlanta Black Prosecutors Association.

Lisamarie Bristol's campaign for Gwinnett County's Solicitor General seat is her first entry into politics.

Said, "\[I] will prosecute fairly and responsibly while working with community partners to advocate for victims to have the help and resources they need."

- Said, "\[I] will prosecute fairly and responsibly while working with community partners to advocate for victims to have the help and resources they need."

Victim Assistance

Supports reducing recidivism by steering non-violent and young offenders away from jail through diversion programs and alternative resolutions.

- Supports reducing recidivism by steering non-violent and young offenders away from jail through diversion programs and alternative resolutions.

Criminal Justice

Promises to prioritize "stopping domestic abuse, family violence, and elder abuse"

- Promises to prioritize "stopping domestic abuse, family violence, and elder abuse"

Public Safety

As of October 24, 2022, Lisamarie Bristol’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Administration

Lisamarie Bristol

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.

The chief lawyer representing your county in misdemeanor cases

Gwinnett Solicitor General

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