Judge Cason has a bachelor’s in criminal justice from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from the Baylor University School of Law. She lives with her husband.

Judge Cason is a judge. She previously worked at the Gwinnett District Attorney’s Office.

Judge Tracie Cason is currently a Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge. She was elected in 2018 and has served one term.

GA Bar

Judge Cason is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Cason.

- Judge Cason is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.
- There are no public documents filed with the Judicial Qualifications Commission or Supreme Court of Georgia regarding Judge Cason.

Ethics & Conduct

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Judge Cason is a Superior Court Judge. As a Superior Court Judge, she handles felony criminal law cases where a defendant is accused of a crime, domestic and family cases involving things like child custody and divoce, and civil disputes where one party is suing another.

Previously, Judge Cason was a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, she changed and tried cases against individuals accused of a crime on behalf of Gwinnett County. In 2017, she worked on “Operation Spring Cleaning,” with the GBI, Gwinnett County Police and other law enforcement agencies  resulting in the arrests of 23 predators seeking underage children.

- Judge Cason is a Superior Court Judge. As a Superior Court Judge, she handles felony criminal law cases where a defendant is accused of a crime, domestic and family cases involving things like child custody and divoce, and civil disputes where one party is suing another. 
- Previously, Judge Cason was a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, she changed and tried cases against individuals accused of a crime on behalf of Gwinnett County. In 2017, she worked on “Operation Spring Cleaning,” with the GBI, Gwinnett County Police and other law enforcement agencies  resulting in the arrests of 23 predators seeking underage children.

Legal Experience

Said, “My judicial philosophy is centered around ensuring that all who come before me have the opportunity to be fully heard and to receive fair and impartial justice (whether it be criminal or civil).”

Judge Cason says she reads statutes and appellate cases interpreting the statutes in question when interpreting the law.

Judge Cason says she supports the use of accountability courts for non-violent offenders as an alternative to traditional punishment.

- Said, “My judicial philosophy is centered around ensuring that all who come before me have the opportunity to be fully heard and to receive fair and impartial justice (whether it be criminal or civil).”
- Judge Cason says she reads statutes and appellate cases interpreting the statutes in question when interpreting the law. 
- Judge Cason says she supports the use of accountability courts for non-violent offenders as an alternative to traditional punishment.

Judicial Philosophy

Said, “While the Court is not permitted to treat an unrepresented individual any differently than any other person, I make certain that all parties have access to the information that they need to effectively access the judicial system.”

Said, “My approach [to judicial administration] involves proactively scheduling cases to address issues (i.e. discovery, motions, trial readiness) in a timely manner.”

Judge Cason encourages mediation in civil and domestic cases as it can result in a more timely resolution.

- Said, “While the Court is not permitted to treat an unrepresented individual any differently than any other person, I make certain that all parties have access to the information that they need to effectively access the judicial system.”
- Said, “My approach [to judicial administration] involves proactively scheduling cases to address issues (i.e. discovery, motions, trial readiness) in a timely manner.”
- Judge Cason encourages mediation in civil and domestic cases as it can result in a more timely resolution.

Judicial Administration

Involved in the Home of Hope Children’s Shelter, Gwinnett Giving Girls, and the Dacula High School Mock Trial.

Volunteers with Leadership Gwinnett and the State High School Mock Trial Program.

- Involved in the Home of Hope Children’s Shelter, Gwinnett Giving Girls, and the Dacula High School Mock Trial. 
- Volunteers with Leadership Gwinnett and the State High School Mock Trial Program.

Community Involvement

Tracie Cason

Andre is from Detroit, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s from Morehouse College and a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law. He lives with his wife in Lilburn, Georgia, and is a father to two young adults.

Andre is an attorney operating his own law practice where he has been for fourteen years. He also serves as a special assistant attorney general for the Georgia Department of Human Services. He previously worked at the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office and the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office.

Andre Johnson’s campaign for Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge is his first entry into politics.

Andre is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Andre is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Andre is an attorney operating his own law practice. As a solo practitioner, he has focused on civil rights, criminal defense, and family law. Previously, he worked for a small firm handling personal injury, wrongful death, and family law cases.

Andre is a special assistant attorney general for the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. As a special assistant attorney general, Andre represents the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services in cases specially assigned to him.

Previously, Andre was a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Andre charged and tried cases against individuals accused of committing a crime in Gwinnett County.

Previously, Andre was a public defender. As a public defender, Andre represented low income defendants who were charged with a crime in Gwinnett County.

- Andre is an attorney operating his own law practice. As a solo practitioner, he has focused on civil rights, criminal defense, and family law. Previously, he worked for a small firm handling personal injury, wrongful death, and family law cases. 
- Andre is a special assistant attorney general for the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. As a special assistant attorney general, Andre represents the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services in cases specially assigned to him. 
- Previously, Andre was a prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Andre charged and tried cases against individuals accused of committing a crime in Gwinnett County. 
- Previously, Andre was a public defender. As a public defender, Andre represented low income defendants who were charged with a crime in Gwinnett County.

As of April 29, 2022, Andre Johnson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, “Over the past 13 years I’ve worked as a small businessman running my own firm here in Gwinnett, so I know the demands of running a small business in this economy, and I’d like to bring those common sense solutions to the Court.”

- Said, “Over the past 13 years I’ve worked as a small businessman running my own firm here in Gwinnett, so I know the demands of running a small business in this economy, and I’d like to bring those common sense solutions to the Court.”

Andre Johnson

- 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. 