Ardra L. Bey

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Judge Bey earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Alabama School of Law.

Ardra is a judge at the Municipal Court of Atlanta. She has served on the bench since 2016. Before her appointment, she practiced law for over twelve years in various state and federal courts in Alabama and Georgia. She began her practice in a boutique law firm in Alabama, where she represented civil plaintiffs, the Alabama Teacher's Union, city governments, and criminal defendants. After relocating to Georgia, she expanded her practice to include complex civil litigation and the representation of defendants charged with serious felony offenses.

2025 Municipal Court Election - Atlanta

Ardra is currently a judge in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. She was appointed in 2016 by Mayor Kasim Reed.

As of September 8, 2025, Ardra L. Bey did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Served as a civil plaintiff, Alabama Teacher's Union representative, city government attorney, and criminal defendant attorney in Alabama. 

Served as a complex civil litigation attorney and serious felony offense attorney in Georgia.

Legal Experience

Judicial Philosophy

Judicial Administration

Community Involvement

- Municipal Court Judges hear cases on traffic violations and local ordinance violations, such as building code violations or animal control issues. 
- Municipal Court Judges can issue warrants and handle disputes on nuisances. In some cities Municipal Court Judges hear some misdemeanors like shoplifting and marijuana possession. 
- Jurisdiction and selection of municipal court judges vary per city. Some Municipal Court Judges are appointed by the Mayor or City Council while others are elected. 

City Judges who hear cases on traffic citations and city ordinance violations and other misdemeanors