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Fani is a Howard University graduate and completed her law degree at Emory University School of Law. She resides in the City of South Fulton, Georgia.

Fani has previously served in a District Attorney's office in several roles including Deputy District Attorney, Chief Senior Assistant District Attorney (ADA), and Executive ADA. She was also an assistant solicitor for the City of Atlanta and Managing Attorney for the Law Office of Fani T. Willis, LIC.

Fani T. Willis has been serving as the District Attorney (DA) for Fulton County, Georgia, since January 1, 2021. She previously served as the Chief Judge of the municipal court in the City of South Fulton. Fani ran for Georgia 5th Superior Court District Atlanta Circuit in 2018, but did not win. 

Serves as District Attorney (DA) since 2021. The District Attorney leads a team of attorneys in investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of crimes.

Worked at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office for over 17 years.

Was Chief Judge of the municipal court in the City of South Fulton.

Was an Assistant Solicitor for the City of Atlanta. Solicitors typically advise on legal matter but do not try cases in court.

- Serves as District Attorney (DA) since 2021. The District Attorney leads a team of attorneys in investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of crimes.
- Worked at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office for over 17 years.
- Was Chief Judge of the municipal court in the City of South Fulton.
- Was an Assistant Solicitor for the City of Atlanta. Solicitors typically advise on legal matter but do not try cases in court.

Legal Experience

Supports youth engagement in crime prevention through summer programs, including mentorship from reformed individuals and educational initiatives with law enforcement to promote employment and legal awareness among at-risk youth.

Plans to prioritize community protection from gang violence in Fulton by targeting gang leaders, collaborating with law enforcement, and implementing youth programs with schools and community groups to prevent gang involvement.

Supports criminal justice reform by initiating Fulton County's first pre-indictment diversion program, enabling access to specialized courts, and establishing a unit for free records restriction to aid in employment and housing opportunities.

Created the Record Restriction Unit, which partners with religious and community organizations to help eligible citizens remove old arrests from their records free of charge, to help with employment and housing opportunities for reformed individuals.

Supports protecting seniors through a dedicated Elder Abuse Unit, training law enforcement and community on recognizing and preventing elder abuse, including financial, physical, and emotional harm.

Created the Elder Abuse Unit, training law enforcement and community members on recognizing and preventing elder abuse, including financial, physical, and emotional harm.

Supports mentoring Fulton students on life choices for success or failure through the Reach Program, with Fani's staff, including legal professionals, actively participating weekly in schools.

Partnered with the superintendent of Fulton County Schools to create the Reach Program, where Fani's staff mentor young people weekly in schools.

The candidate's website says, "Fani created the office’s new Anti-Corruption Unit, which holds accountable those in power who break the law... The Unit is staffed by highly trained, experienced prosecutors and investigators who investigate, and if necessary, prosecute those who violate the public trust..."

Created the office’s new Anti-Corruption Unit, which investigates and prosecutes those in power who break the law.

The candidate's website says, "She also offers a “Junior DA” program that brings middle and high school students together with law enforcement and community leaders to learn about how to stay out of trouble and get a good job."

Offers a “Junior DA” program that brings middle and high school students together with law enforcement and community leaders to learn about how to stay out of trouble and get a good job.

- Supports youth engagement in crime prevention through summer programs, including mentorship from reformed individuals and educational initiatives with law enforcement to promote employment and legal awareness among at-risk youth.
- Plans to prioritize community protection from gang violence in Fulton by targeting gang leaders, collaborating with law enforcement, and implementing youth programs with schools and community groups to prevent gang involvement.
- Created the Record Restriction Unit, which partners with religious and community organizations to help eligible citizens remove old arrests from their records free of charge, to help with employment and housing opportunities for reformed individuals.
- Created the Elder Abuse Unit, training law enforcement and community members on recognizing and preventing elder abuse, including financial, physical, and emotional harm.
- Partnered with the superintendent of Fulton County Schools to create the Reach Program, where Fani's staff mentor young people weekly in schools.
- Created the office’s new Anti-Corruption Unit, which investigates and prosecutes those in power who break the law.
- Offers a “Junior DA” program that brings middle and high school students together with law enforcement and community leaders to learn about how to stay out of trouble and get a good job.

Public Safety

CBS News - Georgia DA says Trump and 18 indicted allies have to turn themselves in by noon on August 25

CNN Politics - Trump allies in Georgia election case consider seeking gag order on DA Fani Willis as she faces renewed scrutiny

Willis is the main prosecution attorney in the Georgia election interference case against Former President Donald Trump. She leads the prosecution, and claims that Trump and his associates are guilty of a "criminal racketeering enterprise to overturn Georgia's presidential election result".

Willis was accused by Former President Trump's defense team of a romantic relationship with a main member of the prosecution. The defense attempted to disqualify her from the case but was unsuccessful. The lawyer who she was accused of having romantic relations with has resigned from the case.

Spoke publicly about the Trump's defense team's efforts to disqualify her, and believes that they are racially motivated.

Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has called Willis' comments "legally improper", and mentioned the possibility of placing a gag order on Willis.

- Willis is the main prosecution attorney in the Georgia election interference case against Former President Donald Trump. She leads the prosecution, and claims that Trump and his associates are guilty of a "criminal racketeering enterprise to overturn Georgia's presidential election result".
- Willis was accused by Former President Trump's defense team of a romantic relationship with a main member of the prosecution. The defense attempted to disqualify her from the case but was unsuccessful. The lawyer who she was accused of having romantic relations with has resigned from the case.
- Spoke publicly about the Trump's defense team's efforts to disqualify her, and believes that they are racially motivated.
- Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has called Willis' comments "legally improper", and mentioned the possibility of placing a gag order on Willis.

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The candidate's website says, "by bringing in a new team of highly experienced lawyers and civic leaders to make the Fulton County District Attorney’s office one of the best in the country."

The candidate's website says, "Fani and her staff also offer summer programs for youth to help them stay out of trouble, including the Credible Messenger program, that brings adults who have been in trouble to speak with at-risk young people."

Said, "Help to re-elect Fani T. Willis so that she can continue to keep our community safe! ..."

The candidate's website says, "She is now providing timely answers to families, the community, and police officers about how cases are being handled."

The candidate's website says, "Fani has created a new and transparent process to keep the public and the police department informed of her work so they can best coordinate."

The candidate's website says, "She has restored integrity and effectiveness to the office by bringing in a new team of highly experienced lawyers and civic leaders to make the Fulton County District Attorney’s office one of the best in the country."

The candidate's website says, "Her office has partnered with police, other government agencies, schools, religious leaders, and community organizations to build programs that will help those most at-risk to being caught up in the criminal justice system."

The candidate's website says, "She is committed to making fact-based decisions about the law while holding officers accountable where warranted."

Supports enhancing public safety in Fulton County; combats gang violence through indictments; collaborates with law enforcement at all levels to protect residents and ensure justice for victims.

The candidate's website says, "Fani is also committed to reforming the office’s handling of cases involving the use of force by law enforcement officers... holding officers accountable when the circumstances warrant it."

The candidate's website says, "She ousted a longtime incumbent by campaigning to protect Fulton’s neighborhoods while making the criminal justice system more fair, transparent, and focused on reducing crime by changing lives rather than seeking retribution."

Supports collaborative efforts with schools, community groups, and faith leaders through unique programs and partnerships, aiming to guide youth towards positive futures and away from the criminal justice system.

Supports pre-indictment diversion in Fulton County, offering second chances through community partnerships, life skills, and service for a future unblemished by criminal records, particularly for youth.

The candidate's website says, "She has taken on gang violence which wreaks havoc in our communities by bringing major indictments against gang leaders... She and her team have forged new relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to keep Fulton families safe and bring justice to victims."

The candidate's website says, "Fani has created a new and transparent process to keep the public and the police department informed... She is committed to making fact-based decisions about the law while holding officers accountable where warranted."

Supports a multifaceted public safety strategy in Fulton County, partnering with various community stakeholders to create a pre-indictment diversion program aimed at preventing at-risk individuals, particularly youth, from entering the criminal justice system.

Willis is the main attorney in the election interference case against Former President Donald Trump. She leads the prosecution, and claims that Trump and his associates are guilty of participating in a "criminal racketeering enterprise to overturn Georgia's presidential election result".

- Willis is the main attorney in the election interference case against Former President Donald Trump. She leads the prosecution, and claims that Trump and his associates are guilty of participating in a "criminal racketeering enterprise to overturn Georgia's presidential election result".
- Willis was accused by Former President Trump's defense team of a romantic relationship with a main member of the prosecution. The defense attempted to disqualify her from the case but was unsuccessful. The lawyer who she was accused of having romantic relations with has resigned from the case.
- Spoke publicly about the Trump's defense team's efforts to disqualify her, and believes that they are racially motivated.
- Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has called Willis' comments "legally improper", and mentioned the possibility of placing a gag order on Willis.

Fani T. Willis has been serving as the District Attorney (DA) for Fulton County, Georgia, since January 1, 2021. She previously served as the Chief Judge of the municipal court in the City of South Fulton. 

Fani T. Willis is a Howard University graduate who completed her law degree at Emory University School of Law in 1996. She resides in the City of South Fulton, Georgia. Details about her family life or church attendance are not provided in the information given.

Fani T. Willis is the District Attorney for Fulton County, Georgia, having taken office on January 1, 2021. She is an alumna of Howard University and Emory University School of Law. Prior to her current role, she served as the Chief Judge of the municipal court in the City of South Fulton.

Fani T. Willis has been serving as the District Attorney for Fulton County, Georgia, since January 1, 2021. Prior to her current role, she served as the Chief Judge of the municipal court in the City of South Fulton. There is no information provided on any appointments, committees, or previous political runs.

- A District Attorney is the person who represents the government in the prosecution of all felony criminal cases and the misdemeanors connected to felonies. 
- They review police arrest reports, build cases against arrested individuals, and ultimately are responsible for prosecuting and making the case against these individuals. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. District Attorneys handle the most critical cases in their district, including internal investigations of law enforcement officers.
- District Attorneys do not work alone. They also supervise other attorneys, called Deputy District Attorneys or Assistant District Attorneys.
- There are 49 District Attorneys In Georgia, each representing the judicial circuit in which they get elected. Since 1968, the office has been a full-time elected position whose incumbent could not engage in the private practice of law. District Attorneys are part of the judicial branch of the Georgia state government.