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Shermela J. Williams

Currently holds the office of Georgia Superior Court Judge - Atlanta Circuit, Seat 19 until May 21, 2028.

Candidate for Georgia Superior Court Judge - Atlanta Circuit, Seat 19 in 2024 Georgia Primary Election.

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Shermela J. Williams

About Shermela J. Williams

Professional Experience
Georgia Superior Court, Judge - Atlanta Circuit, Seat 19 (2021 - Present)
Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins, Senior Litigation Associate (2016 - Present)
Spelman College, Professor (2011 - Present)
DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, Senior Assistant District Attorney (2014 - 2016)
DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney (2013 - 2016)
Fulton County District Attorney's Office, Senior Assistant District Attorney (2011 - 2014)
Bailey & Glasser LLP, Associate Attorney (2009 - 2010)
Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney (2007 - 2009)
LeadAmerica, Program Director/Leadership Trainer/Recruitment Liaison (2001 - 2006)
Degrees
JD, Georgetown University Law Center (2007)
Bachelor's, Howard University, Communications and Culture (2004)
High School Diploma, Tri-Cities (2000)

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

.Iunderstandthe needs of our community and the necessity of having judges whoare patient,who listen and who care. I am that judge. I am firm but fair. Learn more

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Recent Candidacies
Georgia Superior Court Judge - Atlanta Circuit, Seat 19 in Georgia Primary Election
Georgia Superior Court Judge - Atlanta Circuit, Seat 19 in Georgia Regular and Presidential Primary Election

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