Carla Brown is a native of Dalton, Georgia, and a graduate of Dalton High School. She has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Mercer University. She has been a resident of Gwinnett County since 1989 and currently resides in Dacula.

Carla is a Gwinnett County State Court Judge. She also holds the position of Associate Judge for the City of Suwanee. Before her judicial appointments, she practiced law in Georgia and Tennessee.

Carla Brown is a state court judge in Gwinnett County. She was appointed in 2003 by Governor Sonny Perdue and has been re-elected five times. Additionally, she has served as an Associate Judge for the City of Suwanee.

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The candidate's website says, "Associate Judge for the City of Lilburn (continuous service since 1998)"

State court judge in Gwinnett County since 2003 and has also served as an Associate Judge for the City of Suwanee and the City of Lilburn. 

Believes in hands-on legal experience; practiced law from 1989-2003, focusing on felony defense and fathers' custody rights, with extensive trial work in metro-Atlanta and pro bono service for US Marines in Japan in 1995.

Practiced law from 1989 to 2003, focusing on felony defense and fathers' custody rights, with trial work in metro Atlanta and pro bono service for US Marines in Japan in 1995.

- State court judge in Gwinnett County since 2003 and has also served as an Associate Judge for the City of Suwanee and the City of Lilburn. 
- Practiced law from 1989 to 2003, focusing on felony defense and fathers' custody rights, with trial work in metro Atlanta and pro bono service for US Marines in Japan in 1995.
- Has a law degree from Mercer University.

Legal Experience

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Ethics & Conduct

Supports specialized court programs, establishing Gwinnett County's DUI Court and the Veteran's Intervention Program to reduce recidivism and assist veterans with misdemeanors through targeted supervision, treatment, and resources.

Supports specialized court programs, establishing Gwinnett County's DUI (driving under the influence) Court and the Veteran's Intervention Program to reduce recidivism and assist veterans with misdemeanors through targeted supervision, treatment, and resources.

- Supports specialized court programs, establishing Gwinnett County's DUI (driving under the influence) Court and the Veteran's Intervention Program to reduce recidivism and assist veterans with misdemeanors through targeted supervision, treatment, and resources.

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Judicial Administration

Believes in community engagement, founding Canine Pet Rescue, participating in animal sports, and joining local Gwinnett organizations, including Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce, with past involvement in Leadership Gwinnett and the Animal Advisory Council.

Founded Canine Pet Rescue and has held memberships in the Gwinnett Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce, as well as Leadership Gwinnett and the Animal Advisory Council.

- Founded Canine Pet Rescue and has held memberships in the Gwinnett Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce, as well as Leadership Gwinnett and the Animal Advisory Council.

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Carla Brown

Carla Brown is a native of Dalton, Georgia, and a 1983 graduate of Dalton High School. She obtained her B.A. from Mercer University and her law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University. She has been a resident of Gwinnett County since 1989 and currently resides in Dacula on her horse farm, where she has numerous dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and ducks.

Carla Brown has served as a Gwinnett County State Court Judge since her appointment in 2003 and has been re-elected five times. She also holds the position of Associate Judge for the City of Suwanee and has served as a Judge for Gwinnett County State Court by Designation. Prior to her judicial appointments, her professional background includes practicing law in Georgia and Tennessee, although specific roles prior to becoming a judge are not detailed.

Carla Brown has served as a Gwinnett County State Court Judge since her appointment in 2003 by then-Governor Sonny Perdue and has been re-elected five times. She is currently running for re-election on the May 21, 2024 ballot. Additionally, she has served as an Associate Judge for the City of Suwanee and as a Judge for Gwinnett County State Court by designation.

Said, "Everyone who appears before the State Court of Gwinnett County is entitled to have their case heard by a fair and impartial judge committed to equal justice under the law... I strive daily to meet this standard..."

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 


Local Judges who hear misdemeanors and some civil cases