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Lauren Wallace earned her Bachelor's Degree in legal studies from Murray State University and her Law Degree from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lauren Wallace currently serves as the Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney in the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. She has previously worked as an instructional assistant in the McCracken County Public School System, an Assistant-Solicitor General in the Dekalb County Solicitor General's Office, and an Assistant District Attorney in the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office.

Lauren Wallace's campaign for Superior Court Judge is her first entry into politics.

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Believes extensive trial experience and handling diverse cases provide essential insight and attention to detail crucial for a Superior Court Judge role.

Said, "For the past 13 years, I have served as a prosecutor... My extensive experience in this role has provided me with a profound understanding of the legal system..."

Served as a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she "drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; [and] dismisses cases not prosecutable".

Served as a Assistant District Attorney from 2017 to 2021 for the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she represented the interests of the state and prosecuted alleged criminals.

- Has 13 years of experience prosecutor. 
- Served as a Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she "drafts accusations and indictments; evaluates and researches potential defenses; negotiates pleas to dispose of cases; [and] dismisses cases not prosecutable".
- Served as a Assistant District Attorney from 2017 to 2021 for the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office. In this position, she represented the interests of the state and prosecuted alleged criminals.

Legal Experience

As of June 8, 2024, Lauren Wallace’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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Commits to streaming cases online for the public to view as long as neither party in the case objects.

- Commits to streaming cases online for the public to view as long as neither party in the case objects.

Judicial Administration

Said, "I am running for Superior Court Judge because ... I am dedicated to maintaining a court system that upholds the law impartially, respects the rights of all individuals, and fosters a sense of trust and integrity in our legal process."

Said, "I am dedicated to maintaining a court system that upholds the law impartially, respects the rights of all individuals, and fosters a sense of trust and integrity in our legal process."

Believes in a fair, equitable justice system as society's cornerstone, ensuring justice with respect and dignity in every case, and plans to uphold this commitment as Superior Court Judge.

Said, "I am committed to upholding the law fairly and impartially, while demonstrating empathy and equity to everyone". 

- Believes in a fair, equitable justice system as society's cornerstone, ensuring justice with respect and dignity in every case, and plans to uphold this commitment as Superior Court Judge.
- Said, "I am committed to upholding the law fairly and impartially, while demonstrating empathy and equity to everyone". 

Judicial Philosophy

Plans to host a "court class" to educate the community on "court processes and legal topics".

Works with the Junior League of Douglas County and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers-West Georgia Chapter.

- Plans to host a "court class" to educate the community on "court processes and legal topics".
- Works with the Junior League of Douglas County and the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers-West Georgia Chapter.

Community Involvement

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She received her bachelors in criminal justice from Georgia State University, a juris doctorate from John Marshall Law School, and a master of laws from Beasley School of Law Temple University. Nicole is married to Justin Jones and they have four children. She s a resident of Douglas County and attends Atlanta West Pentecostal Church

She was previously an assistant Solicitor General with the Douglas County Solicitors Office, a contracted Assistant Public Defender with the Georgia Public Defense Council, a clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit, and a file clerk at Powell, Goldstein, Fraiser, and Murphy.

As of April 13, 2024, Nicole Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in hands-on legal experience; worked at Powell, Goldstein, Fraiser, and Murphy, clerked at the Eleventh Circuit, and founded a law firm post-bar, leading high-profile felony cases since 2004.

The candidate's website says, "With over twenty (20) years of trial experience, she has worked across the State of Georgia, fighting for equality for men, women, and families of"

Believes in committed legal service, having served as Conflict Court-Appointed Attorney, Assistant Solicitor General in Douglas County, and contracted Assistant Public Defender for GPDC in Fulton and Clayton Counties.

The candidate's website says, "Ms. Jones received her LL.M. from Beasley School of Law Temple University in 2020 and her J.D. from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in 2004, and her B.A. in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University in 1998."

Plans to leverage 20 years of diverse legal practice in civil, criminal, and family law to serve as Douglas County Superior Court Judge, emphasizing a commitment to fairness, professionalism, and reliability.

She has been practicing civil, criminal, and family law at her private law firm for the past 20 years.

After passing the bar exam, she started her law firm, where she has represented the citizens and families of Douglas County since 2004, and has been lead counsel on several high-profile, high-level felony cases.

- Plans to leverage 20 years of diverse legal practice in civil, criminal, and family law to serve as Douglas County Superior Court Judge, emphasizing a commitment to fairness, professionalism, and reliability.
- She has been practicing civil, criminal, and family law at her private law firm for the past 20 years.
- After passing the bar exam, she started her law firm, where she has represented the citizens and families of Douglas County since 2004, and has been lead counsel on several high-profile, high-level felony cases.

As of June 8, 2024, Nicole Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "I want to use my over 17 years of trial experience to address the culture of mistrust in our courts... I want the people of Douglas County to feel safe, knowing that I will administer justice fairly..."

Said, "I will use my discretion as a judge to decrease the negative perception of the court system while reaching a fair and equitable disposition of the cases in my court."

Plans to use her discretion as a judge to decrease the negative perception of the court system while reaching a fair and equitable disposition of the cases

Said, "I will work on relieving the backlog of cases from the past few years."

- Plans to use her discretion as a judge to decrease the negative perception of the court system while reaching a fair and equitable disposition of the cases
- Said, "I will work on relieving the backlog of cases from the past few years."

Said, "I will follow the law. This includes the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia, as well as the statutes enacted either federally or statewide."

- Said, "I will follow the law. This includes the Constitution of the United States and the State of Georgia, as well as the statutes enacted either federally or statewide."

Believes in empowering her community through service, leading by example in church, Boy Scouts, Mock Trial coaching, jail ministry, and aiding the homeless with HOPE Ministry and Douglas County Coalition.

Said, "Are you interested in lending your support to my campaign. Join me in the fight for a better tomorrow. It’s easy, fun and I need you. Make a difference and help create change for Douglas County’s future. Volunteer today."

Volunteered as a Mock Trial Coach from 2014 to 2019.

Ministered to incarcerated men and women in the jail ministry and helped lead the HOPE Ministry for people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.

- Volunteered as a Mock Trial Coach from 2014 to 2019.
- Ministered to incarcerated men and women in the jail ministry and helped lead the HOPE Ministry for people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta.

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Trial Judge over a wide range of civil and criminal cases

Georgia Superior Court Judge Runoff, Douglas

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