Experience

City of Riverdale

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Municipal Court Judge

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Meadows, Macie & Sutton

• Henry County, Georgia, United States

• Of Counsel

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Clayton County Government

• Chief Magistrate Court Judge

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2020

  Served as Chief Judge and Chief Administrative Officer over Magistrate Court. Insured effective and efficient administration of justice for entire Clayton County community. Served as Chief Judge and Chief Administrative Officer over Magistrate Court. Insured effective and efficient administration of justice for entire Clayton County community.



Atlanta Metropolitan State College (Official)

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2019

  Teach (AMIR) Critical Thinking, Legal Analysis, and the Judicial System courses to undergraduate students. Teach (AMIR) Critical Thinking, Legal Analysis, and the Judicial System courses to undergraduate students.



Fulton County Sheriff's Office

• Labor Relations Manager

  • Dec 2010 - Nov 2013

  Insure compliance with federal laws related to illness, injury, disability and discrimination. Provide legal advice, opinions, and reports based on internal needs of agency. Maintain effective employee relations to reduce number of complaints, grievances, and lawsuits. Offer fair and balanced advocacy between staff and supervisors to protect their respective rights and foster a more harmonious work environment. Promote and insure fair and efficient mechanisms for dispute resolution by using various problem solving techniques. Show less



Fulton County Attorney's Office

• Greater Atlanta Area

• Staff Attorney

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2010

  Staff attorney assigned to the Public Safety Division. Represented clients in various degrees and stages of civil litigation. Responded to and drafted civil discovery pleadings in various courts throughout the Northern District of Georgia. Argued for the County at tax appeal hearings. Drafted legislation to adopt needed changes of law for the citizens within Fulton County. Staff attorney assigned to the Public Safety Division. Represented clients in various degrees and stages of civil litigation. Responded to and drafted civil discovery pleadings in various courts throughout the Northern District of Georgia. Argued for the County at tax appeal hearings. Drafted legislation to adopt needed changes of law for the citizens within Fulton County.



Fulton County Juvenile Court

• Associate Judge

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2008

  As a Juvenile Court Judge, I heard cases involving juveniles who encountered the criminal justice system (delinquency/detention hearings). I also oversaw deprivation proceedings where adults were accused of depriving a child of a fundamental right. I heard probable cause hearings and educational neglect matters. Consistently, I tried to make the most balanced decisions that not only sought justice, but also provided a holistic solution to a "broken" child. As a Juvenile Court Judge, I heard cases involving juveniles who encountered the criminal justice system (delinquency/detention hearings). I also oversaw deprivation proceedings where adults were accused of depriving a child of a fundamental right. I heard probable cause hearings and educational neglect matters. Consistently, I tried to make the most balanced decisions that not only sought justice, but also provided a holistic solution to a "broken" child.



Georgia State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 1998 - May 2007

  Taught Litigation Course to second and third year law students. Specialized in both civil and criminal procedure and applicable rules of evidence. Demonstrated and developed effective litigation skills that the students utilized in a graded mock trial held at the end of the semester. Taught Litigation Course to second and third year law students. Specialized in both civil and criminal procedure and applicable rules of evidence. Demonstrated and developed effective litigation skills that the students utilized in a graded mock trial held at the end of the semester.



Riverdale Municipal Court

• Riverdale, Georgia

• Chief Judge

  • Dec 2004 - Feb 2006

  Appointed as Chief Judge to handle criminal ordinance and misdemeanor traffic cases by conducting bench trials, ruling on evidentiary motions, and sentencing convicted offenders. Appointed as Chief Judge to handle criminal ordinance and misdemeanor traffic cases by conducting bench trials, ruling on evidentiary motions, and sentencing convicted offenders.



American Prosecutor's Research Institute (A.P.R.I.)

• Trainer/Faculty

  • Jan 2003 - May 2005

  Traveled to conferences and prosecutorial agencies around the country providing training and technical assistance to prosecutors at all levels in the criminal justice system. The training emphasized successful strategies for decreasing criminal activity by providing alternatives to traditional prosecution. Invited to attend and speak at an international conference in South Africa by the National Prosecutor's Authority of South Africa as a result of my work/reputation. (Jan 2007) Traveled to conferences and prosecutorial agencies around the country providing training and technical assistance to prosecutors at all levels in the criminal justice system. The training emphasized successful strategies for decreasing criminal activity by providing alternatives to traditional prosecution. Invited to attend and speak at an international conference in South Africa by the National Prosecutor's Authority of South Africa as a result of my work/reputation. (Jan 2007)



Fulton County District Attorney's Office

• Chief Community Prosecutor

  • Feb 2001 - May 2005

  Created the Community Prosection program from the ground up. Under my tenure, the unit grew from 1 satellite office with 4 employees to 4 offices with 15 employees. Fostered a reduction in crime in targeted communities through relationships between the D.A.'s Office, law enforcement agencies, political representatives, and the community. Initiated programs to address the various crime related concerns of the community.

• Senior District Attorney

  • Oct 1998 - Feb 2001

  Senior trial attorney assigned to two (2) different trial divisions. Conducted jury trials of criminal felony cases, which included murder and armed robbery. Prepared and responded to pre-trial motions. Handled plea and arraignment calendars on a weekly basis and argued pre-trial motions before the trial judge.