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Taneesha is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Taneesha is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Ethics & Conduct

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Taneesha is Regional Counsel of the Southern Division of the Federal Aviation Administration. As Regional Counsel, she prosecuted cases involving the enforcement of FAA regulations on drug use, falsification, safety violations, and illegal operations. She also provided legal advice to client offices on matters like workplace discrimination, real estate, procurement, ethics, and more.

Previously, Taneesha was an adjunct professor at Georgia State University. As an adjunct professor, she taught upper level undergraduate classes on administrative law and civil aviation.

Previously, Taneesha was a staff attorney for Judge Robert E. Floundry, III at the Cobb County Superior Court. As a staff attorney, she attended court proceedings and wrote legal documents such as reports, briefs, memos, orders, and draft judgements.

- Taneesha is Regional Counsel of the Southern Division of the Federal Aviation Administration. As Regional Counsel, she prosecuted cases involving the enforcement of FAA regulations on drug use, falsification, safety violations, and illegal operations. She also provided legal advice to client offices on matters like workplace discrimination, real estate, procurement, ethics, and more. 
- Previously, Taneesha was an adjunct professor at Georgia State University. As an adjunct professor, she taught upper level undergraduate classes on administrative law and civil aviation. 
- Previously, Taneesha was a staff attorney for Judge Robert E. Floundry, III at the Cobb County Superior Court. As a staff attorney, she attended court proceedings and wrote legal documents such as reports, briefs, memos, orders, and draft judgements.

Legal Experience

Said, “I would be open-minded and use judicial conscience when listening to the merits and facts of each case so that I make fair decisions based on law on law and reason.”

Said, “I am equipped and self aware to make decisions not based on irrelevant and/or discriminatory factors. I will be committed to making sure each party in my courtroom is heard, given appropriate due process and doesn’t feel disadvantaged due to a social, economic or other factor.”

- Said, “I would be open-minded and use judicial conscience when listening to the merits and facts of each case so that I make fair decisions based on law on law and reason.”
- Said, “I am equipped and self aware to make decisions not based on irrelevant and/or discriminatory factors. I will be committed to making sure each party in my courtroom is heard, given appropriate due process and doesn’t feel disadvantaged due to a social, economic or other factor.”

Judicial Philosophy

Taneesha was involved in the creation and implementation of a case management system for a federal agency, and she hopes to use these skills to enhance case processing and address backlog caused by COVID.

- Taneesha was involved in the creation and implementation of a case management system for a federal agency, and she hopes to use these skills to enhance case processing and address backlog caused by COVID.

Judicial Administration

Member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, the Cobb Business Association, and the Powder Springs Business Association.

Volunteers with Sweetwater Mission, Haven of Help, and Kenesaw Teen Center.

- Member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Inc, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, the Cobb Business Association, and the Powder Springs Business Association.
- Volunteers with Sweetwater Mission, Haven of Help, and Kenesaw Teen Center.

Community Involvement

Taneesha Marshall

Daniele is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Daniele is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Daniele is a family law attorney. As a family law attorney, she handles cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence. She is a certified Guardian Ad Litem. As a guardian ad litem, she is appointed by the court to investigate a case, report her findings, and make a recommendation based upon the best interests of the child.

Previously, Daniele was a prosecutor with the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, she led the prosecution of misdemeanor cases. She was a junior prosecutor in the Special Victims Unit, a team dedicated to prosecuting felony crimes against children. As a junior prosecutor, she assisted with preliminary hearings, trial prep, and victim interviews.

- Daniele is a family law attorney. As a family law attorney, she handles cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence. She is a certified Guardian Ad Litem. As a guardian ad litem, she is appointed by the court to investigate a case, report her findings, and make a recommendation based upon the best interests of the child. 
- Previously, Daniele was a prosecutor with the Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, she led the prosecution of misdemeanor cases. She was a junior prosecutor in the Special Victims Unit, a team dedicated to prosecuting felony crimes against children. As a junior prosecutor, she assisted with preliminary hearings, trial prep, and victim interviews.

Cobb County Courier

Said, “[Courts] need to have a better understanding of [domestic violence]. But overall, I think the system is fair.”

Daniele supports the use of mental health and drug courts to reduce recidivism for non-violent offenders.

Said, “I think that the punishment should fit the crime and you should pay your debt to society, whatever that debt may be. But if that debt is going to conclude with being released back into society, then we need to give you the tools necessary for you — and for society — to safely reenter.”

Daniele believes everyone’s voice in the  courtroom should be heard in a fair and impartial manner.

- Said, “[Courts] need to have a better understanding of [domestic violence]. But overall, I think the system is fair.”
- Daniele supports the use of mental health and drug courts to reduce recidivism for non-violent offenders. 
- Said, “I think that the punishment should fit the crime and you should pay your debt to society, whatever that debt may be. But if that debt is going to conclude with being released back into society, then we need to give you the tools necessary for you — and for society — to safely reenter.” 
- Daniele believes everyone’s voice in the  courtroom should be heard in a fair and impartial manner.

Said, “I have been practicing in front of judges in Cobb County for the last 25 years. I’ve learned that each one of those judges has different ways of how they handle their calendar calls, how they schedule their hearings, how they handle the emergency hearings, and I’ve learned from each and every one of them. I’ve also learned from the other judges that I’ve appeared before in other counties as well.”

Daniele says she would likely keep some proceedings virtual, such as mediation. She said, “I love the mediations that are being handled through Zoom, I think they are more time effective, I think the attorneys appreciate them more, I think the mediators appreciate it more, and so do the parties, in my opinion, just because of the way that we handle things, and it’s not as expensive for the parties now to mediate.”

- Said, “I have been practicing in front of judges in Cobb County for the last 25 years. I’ve learned that each one of those judges has different ways of how they handle their calendar calls, how they schedule their hearings, how they handle the emergency hearings, and I’ve learned from each and every one of them. I’ve also learned from the other judges that I’ve appeared before in other counties as well.” 
- Daniele says she would likely keep some proceedings virtual, such as mediation. She said, “I love the mediations that are being handled through Zoom, I think they are more time effective, I think the attorneys appreciate them more, I think the mediators appreciate it more, and so do the parties, in my opinion, just because of the way that we handle things, and it’s not as expensive for the parties now to mediate.”

Daniele is a mentor with the Returning Citizens Project to help folks transitioning back into society from behind bars after serving their time.

- Daniele is a mentor with the Returning Citizens Project to help folks transitioning back into society from behind bars after serving their time.

Daniele Johnson

Gerald is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Currently, Gerald is an assistant district attorney. As an assistant district attorney, Gerald prosecutes cases for Cobb County. He represents the State in preliminary and bond hearings.

Previously, Gerald was a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, he heard probable cause hearings, bond hearings, and temporary protective order hearings. He also served as an Assisting Superior Court Judge. He began at the Magistrate Court working midnight to 8AM handling search and arrest warrants.

Previously, Gerald was an attorney operating his own law practice. As an attorney operating his own law practice, Gerald focused on civil litigation, which involves one party suing another. He also worked as a special assistant attorney general with the Georgia Department of Revenue where he represented the Department.

Previously, Gerald was general counsel for an asset management company. As a general counsel, Gerald was the chief lawyer for the company and advised on a wide variety of legal issues impacting the company.

- Currently, Gerald is an assistant district attorney. As an assistant district attorney, Gerald prosecutes cases for Cobb County. He represents the State in preliminary and bond hearings. 
- Previously, Gerald was a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, he heard probable cause hearings, bond hearings, and temporary protective order hearings. He also served as an Assisting Superior Court Judge. He began at the Magistrate Court working midnight to 8AM handling search and arrest warrants. 
- Previously, Gerald was an attorney operating his own law practice. As an attorney operating his own law practice, Gerald focused on civil litigation, which involves one party suing another. He also worked as a special assistant attorney general with the Georgia Department of Revenue where he represented the Department. 
- Previously, Gerald was general counsel for an asset management company. As a general counsel, Gerald was the chief lawyer for the company and advised on a wide variety of legal issues impacting the company.

Said, “My judicial philosophy is to always follow the law in a fair and equitable fashion: to listen and show respect to all members of our community.”

Said that he supports evidence-based treatment options for non-violent defendants with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Said, "I interpret and apply the law in a transparent, thoughtful, compassionate, and fair manner, using my education, as well as my legal and life experiences".

- Said, “My judicial philosophy is to always follow the law in a fair and equitable fashion: to listen and show respect to all members of our community.”
- Said that he supports evidence-based treatment options for non-violent defendants with mental health or substance abuse issues.
- Said, "I interpret and apply the law in a transparent, thoughtful, compassionate, and fair manner, using my education, as well as my legal and life experiences".

Said, “I think that with technology, the opportunities for transparency are growing by leaps and bounds. I’m certainly open to using technology to allow the public to view my courtroom whenever possible.”

Said, “Scheduling would be properly communicated, and flexibility provided when necessary, to ensure fairness and efficiency. As a judge, active listening is a key component to meeting all parties’ needs, wants, and arguments before the Court.”

- Said, “I think that with technology, the opportunities for transparency are growing by leaps and bounds. I’m certainly open to using technology to allow the public to view my courtroom whenever possible.”
- Said, “Scheduling would be properly communicated, and flexibility provided when necessary, to ensure fairness and efficiency. As a judge, active listening is a key component to meeting all parties’ needs, wants, and arguments before the Court.”

Serves on the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force in Kennesaw Georgia.

- Serves on the North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force in Kennesaw Georgia.

Gerald Moore

James is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- James is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

James is an attorney operating his own practice. As an attorney, James has represented clients in criminal defense, divorce, child custody, personal injury, adoption, wills, and social security disability cases. James has represented victims of domestic violence pro bono to help them get protective orders or divorces.

- James is an attorney operating his own practice. As an attorney, James has represented clients in criminal defense, divorce, child custody, personal injury, adoption, wills, and social security disability cases. James has represented victims of domestic violence pro bono to help them get protective orders or divorces.

Said, “My focus is on Cobb County families and upholding the laws so that our families can all feel safe and be safe in our homes.  That means locking up violent offenders.”

Said, “As a Superior Court judge, my role is not to make new law, but to interpret the laws enacted by the legislature, looking at the plain language of the statute and the intent or purpose behind the statute.”

James said he believes that low income criminal defendants should have access to investigators and expert witnesses, when necessary.

James said, “In civil cases, the court has a responsibility to make sure that the parties are able to secure representation, but not unreasonably delay the case.  For example, the benefit of a protective order should be granted on a temporary basis to the petitioner when the respondent seeks a continuance to obtain legal representation.”

- Said, “My focus is on Cobb County families and upholding the laws so that our families can all feel safe and be safe in our homes.  That means locking up violent offenders.”
- Said, “As a Superior Court judge, my role is not to make new law, but to interpret the laws enacted by the legislature, looking at the plain language of the statute and the intent or purpose behind the statute.”
- James said he believes that low income criminal defendants should have access to investigators and expert witnesses, when necessary.
- James said, “In civil cases, the court has a responsibility to make sure that the parties are able to secure representation, but not unreasonably delay the case.  For example, the benefit of a protective order should be granted on a temporary basis to the petitioner when the respondent seeks a continuance to obtain legal representation.”

James would continue to conduct some court proceedings on virtual platforms to make the Cobb County Superior Court more accessible.

He would make information regarding diversion programs and accountability courts available earlier in court proceedings.

- James would continue to conduct some court proceedings on virtual platforms to make the Cobb County Superior Court more accessible. 
- He would make information regarding diversion programs and accountability courts available earlier in court proceedings.

James is treasurer of the Parents Association at his daughter’s school.

- James is treasurer of the Parents Association at his daughter’s school.

James Luttrell

Sonja is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Brown.

- Sonja is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.
- There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Brown.

Judge Brown is a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, she presides over both civil and criminal matters. The civil matters include small claims under $15,000 and wedding ceremonies. The criminal matters include local ordinance violations, traffic citations, and some misdemeanors.

Previously, Judge Brown was a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, she charged and tried cases against individuals accused of crimes. She prosecuted secual assault, rape, and child abuses cases at the Crimes Against Women and Children Unit in the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney and ont he Special Victims Unity in the DeKalb Solicitor General’s Office. She oversaw the Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney’s community outreach.

Previously, Judge Brown was in-house counsel. As in-house counsel, Judge Brown handled a wide range of issues affecting the technology company including contract negotiations, client relations, and human resources issues.

- Judge Brown is a Magistrate Court Judge. As a Magistrate Court Judge, she presides over both civil and criminal matters. The civil matters include small claims under $15,000 and wedding ceremonies. The criminal matters include local ordinance violations, traffic citations, and some misdemeanors. 
- Previously, Judge Brown was a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, she charged and tried cases against individuals accused of crimes. She prosecuted secual assault, rape, and child abuses cases at the Crimes Against Women and Children Unit in the Office of the Fulton County District Attorney and ont he Special Victims Unity in the DeKalb Solicitor General’s Office. She oversaw the Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney’s community outreach. 
- Previously, Judge Brown was in-house counsel. As in-house counsel, Judge Brown handled a wide range of issues affecting the technology company including contract negotiations, client relations, and human resources issues.

Said, “The three words that I would describe my campaign can be summed up as service, compassion, and justice. It means that I am committed to serving the citizens of Cobb County with integrity, honesty, honor, and fidelity to the Constitution and the laws of Georgia.”

Judge Brown said that she supports alternatives to imprisonment in some cases. These alternatives include pretrial diversion accountability court. Accountability court includes drug court or mental health court. Pretrial diversion requires first time offenders to attend counseling sessions or life skill classes, and upon successful completion the offender’s case is dismissed.

- Said, “The three words that I would describe my campaign can be summed up as service, compassion, and justice. It means that I am committed to serving the citizens of Cobb County with integrity, honesty, honor, and fidelity to the Constitution and the laws of Georgia.” 
- Judge Brown said that she supports alternatives to imprisonment in some cases. These alternatives include pretrial diversion accountability court. Accountability court includes drug court or mental health court. Pretrial diversion requires first time offenders to attend counseling sessions or life skill classes, and upon successful completion the offender’s case is dismissed.

Said,  “I think access, more people I think have been able to see it through being able to log on via WebEx or Zoom. It’s also I think helped to cut down on disrupting the lives of everyday citizens. If you’re litigating a case, you may not have to take the day off from work to come spend the day at court because you can log in for your particular hearing. I do believe that where we can continue to utilize technology we should for those very reasons, it gives people more access — litigants as well as attorneys, because attorneys could have court in Cobb County in the morning and then have court in Hall County in the afternoon.

- Said,  “I think access, more people I think have been able to see it through being able to log on via WebEx or Zoom. It’s also I think helped to cut down on disrupting the lives of everyday citizens. If you’re litigating a case, you may not have to take the day off from work to come spend the day at court because you can log in for your particular hearing. I do believe that where we can continue to utilize technology we should for those very reasons, it gives people more access — litigants as well as attorneys, because attorneys could have court in Cobb County in the morning and then have court in Hall County in the afternoon.

Serves on the Board of Directors of the Tommy Nobis Center.

Serves on the Board of Trustees of the North Georgia United Methodist Conference.

Member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

- Serves on the Board of Directors of the Tommy Nobis Center.
- Serves on the Board of Trustees of the North Georgia United Methodist Conference.
- Member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Sonja Brown

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- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
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- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 