Christian Wise Smith was born and raised in Cleveland. He graduated from law school and moved to Atlanta in 2005. He now resides in Fulton County.

Christian moved to Atlanta in 2005 to practice law. He worked as an Atlanta city solicitor and then as an Assistant Prosecutor for the Fulton County District Attorney. Christian founded the National Social Justice Alliance, a non-profit focused on ending police brutality. He is also an author who wrote and published the book, "WISEUP Adventure Series: Chris and Key Go Vote!" in 2021.

In 2020, Christian Wise Smith ran for Fulton County District Attorney, finishing third with about 23% of the vote in the three-way primary. During his campaign he supported abolishing the cash bail system, ending prosecution for crimes involving marijuana, and reducing recidivism rates through investment in diversion and rehabilitation programs.

Said, "for too many, the justice system has been profoundly unjust."

Believes in providing alternatives to jail-time, when appropriate.

- Said, "for too many, the justice system has been profoundly unjust."
- Believes in providing alternatives to jail-time, when appropriate.

Criminal Justice

Wants to increase ease of access to voting for Georgians.

Will make sure the right to vote is protected.

Opposes the current Attorney General's actions in supporting SB 202.

- Wants to increase ease of access to voting for Georgians.
- Will make sure the right to vote is protected.
- Opposes the current Attorney General's actions in supporting SB 202.

Voting & Elections

Wants to enforce environmental laws evenly across all communities. He said, "Whether you live in urban, rural or coastal Georgia, you deserve protection from the powerful forces that put profits above our environmental health."

- Wants to enforce environmental laws evenly across all communities. He said, "Whether you live in urban, rural or coastal Georgia, you deserve protection from the powerful forces that put profits above our environmental health."

Environment

Will prioritize fighting fraud schemes and data breaches which affect vulnerable Georgians, especially seniors.

- Will prioritize fighting fraud schemes and data breaches which affect vulnerable Georgians, especially seniors.

Public Safety

As of March 8, 2022, Christian Wise Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Corruption

Christian Wise Smith

- The Attorney General serves as the lawyer for the Georgia government in any legal cases. The Attorney General is also the chief legal advisor to the governor.
- The Attorney General represents the state in court for all civil cases. They also represent the state in felony cases that reach the Georgia Supreme Court or cases that reach the United States Supreme Court. 
- The Attorney General helps maintain a fair and just state by filing lawsuits against individuals or companies that violate regulations and laws. 
- The Attorney General is elected to 4-year terms and cannot practice private law while in office. The Attorney General is paid a yearly salary of $139,169.

The chief lawyer representing Georgia in legal cases