Tuwanda is from Rochester, New York, and has lived in Gwinnett County for about 24 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Syracuse University and a law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. Tuwanda is an active member of Friendship Baptist Church in Duluth, Georgia. She has a husband, and together they have two adult children.

Tuwanda is the deputy county attorney for Gwinnett County. Prior to her current role, she has served as a deputy county attorney within the Gwinnett County Department of Law, and practiced section 1983 civil litigation with the City of Atlanta Law Department. Overall, she has 31 years of legal experience.

Tuwanda Rush Williams' campaign for superior court judge is her first entry into politics.

Candidate website

Said, "After 31 years of practicing law... I am a lifelong public servant, having been a local government attorney for over 27 years and represented City of Atlanta and Gwinnett County governments, elected and appointed officials, and thousands of employees..."

Believes in a diverse legal background, encompassing civil rights, employment, and personal injury litigation, contract law, and transactional work, with a record of managing and winning jury trials in state and federal courts.

The candidate's website says, "Tuwanda Rush Williams joined the law firm of Thompson, O’Brien, Kappler & Nasuti as Of Counsel on June 5, 2023... She has been a member of the Georgia Bar since October 1992. Her 31 years of legal experience is expansive... For most of her legal career, she has been a local government lawyer, and her practice has been concentrated in section 1983 civil rights and constitutional law and litigation, state law claims of assault, battery, unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution, tort claims, tax appeals, eminent domain, public procurement and contract disputes, personal injury, property damage, and elections litigation."

Has 31 years of experience as an attorney.

Experienced in civil rights litigation, such as Title VII, ADA, and ADEA employment litigation, as well as contract and procurement litigation, personal injury, property damage, and workers' compensation defense litigation.

Has handled transactional matters in the areas of procurement and contracts, drafting various policies and training materials for the City of Atlanta Law Department and their employees.

As a privately practicing attorney, has experience with personal injury litigation, insurance defense, and domestic relations (family law).

As a court-appointed attorney, has experience with misdemeanor criminal defense, simple wills, and landlord-tenant law.

As a local government lawyer, has experience with constitutional law and litigation, as well as state law claims of assault, battery, unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution, tort claims, tax appeals, eminent domain, and more.

- Believes in a diverse legal background, encompassing civil rights, employment, and personal injury litigation, contract law, and transactional work, with a record of managing and winning jury trials in state and federal courts.
- Has 31 years of experience as an attorney.
- Experienced in civil rights litigation, such as Title VII, ADA, and ADEA employment litigation, as well as contract and procurement litigation, personal injury, property damage, and workers' compensation defense litigation.
- Has handled transactional matters in the areas of procurement and contracts, drafting various policies and training materials for the City of Atlanta Law Department and their employees.
- As a privately practicing attorney, has experience with personal injury litigation, insurance defense, and domestic relations (family law).
- As a court-appointed attorney, has experience with misdemeanor criminal defense, simple wills, and landlord-tenant law.
- As a local government lawyer, has experience with constitutional law and litigation, as well as state law claims of assault, battery, unlawful arrest, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution, tort claims, tax appeals, eminent domain, and more.

Legal Experience

The candidate's website says, "New Leadership Delivering Temperance, Transparency & Trustworthiness"

Said, "My platform is built on three Ts: Temperance, Transparency, and Trust... I am even-tempered, open and honest, and you can trust me to follow the law and to do what is right."

Has a platform "built on three Ts: Temperance, Transparency, and Trust."

- Has a platform "built on three Ts: Temperance, Transparency, and Trust."

Ethics & Conduct

As of June 8, 2024, Tuwanda Rush Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Wants to curb the incarceration rate of persons with mental illness, PTSD, & substance abuse.

- Wants to curb the incarceration rate of persons with mental illness, PTSD, & substance abuse.

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "As the program celebrates its 30th anniversary, Leadership Gwinnett seeks to ensure that the community’s most influential leaders are knowledgeable about issues and passionate about the success of the county and region."

The candidate's website says, "LILBURN -- New Mercies Christian Church and the Gwinnett County Minority Bar Association are teaming up to host a community event at the church Wednesday night."

The candidate's website says, "There are many ways to volunteer, from canvassing to hosting fundraising events."

The candidate's website says, "The purpose of Real Talk is to address concerns about the growing number of youths...charged with serious crimes that can result, upon conviction, in significant prison terms," she said... The panel members will analyze and discuss skits and scenarios presented depicting young people engaged in "certain behavior," Williams said."

The candidate's website says, "Tuwanda has performed dozens of hours of community service through nonprofit organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Jack & Jill of America, the Peachtree Rose Club, the National Council of Negro Women, Family Promise of Gwinnett, and the former Rotary Club of Gwinnett Tomorrow... She also received the Phoenix Award from the Gwinnett Chapter of the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers in November 2022."

Said, "Assist Tuwanda as WE work toward serving fairly on the Superior Court bench. Put out signs, set up tables, make calls, and more!"

The candidate's website says, "The 'New Year, New You Silent Auction' is dedicated to bringing positive change to our community... championed by Tuwanda Rush Williams in her campaign for Superior Court Judge in Gwinnett County."

Supports community involvement through a silent auction for Tuwanda's campaign, aiming to raise funds, unite Gwinnett County stakeholders, and highlight her commitment to Temperance, Transparency, and Trust in local governance.

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Tuwanda Rush Williams

- 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. 