Linkedin: Brandi Reeves

AJC/ACC Voter Guide - Judicial Questionnaire

Brandi earned a bachelor's degree from Albany State University and a law degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the National Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia Committee, and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She is also a member of the Salem Bible Church. Brandi lives with her husband and children in South Fulton County, Georgia. 

Brandi is currently a deputy chief court administrator for the Municipal Court of Atlanta. She has experience as a Senior Assistant Public Defender and Staff Attorney for the Fulton County Government. 

As of May 11, 2024, Brandi Reeves’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a current Deputy Chief Court Administrator of the City of Atlanta, Brandi assists the Chief Court Administrator in managing the daily operations of the court system.

Served as a Senior Assistant Public Defender for the Fulton County Government until 2021. Senior Assistant Public Defenders represent persons who cannot afford private legal representation by aiding in the administration of the Public Defender's Office, preparing cases, and assisting the Public Defender with their duties.

Served as a Staff Attorney for the Fulton County Government until 2010. Staff attorneys review case records and filings, conduct legal research, and draft bench memoranda.

Received a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central Univesity School of Law in 2008.

- As a current Deputy Chief Court Administrator of the City of Atlanta, Brandi assists the Chief Court Administrator in managing the daily operations of the court system.
- Served as a Senior Assistant Public Defender for the Fulton County Government until 2021. Senior Assistant Public Defenders represent persons who cannot afford private legal representation by aiding in the administration of the Public Defender's Office, preparing cases, and assisting the Public Defender with their duties.
- Served as a Staff Attorney for the Fulton County Government until 2010. Staff attorneys review case records and filings, conduct legal research, and draft bench memoranda.
- Received a Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central Univesity School of Law in 2008.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Brandi Reeves’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Said she plans to have "daily court sessions with as many hearings that can reasonably be heard on a given calender" to manage large caseloads.

Promises to hold all parties involved in judicial processes accountable and to limit communications with parties to the open court to maintain transparency.

- Said she plans to have "daily court sessions with as many hearings that can reasonably be heard on a given calender" to manage large caseloads.
- Promises to hold all parties involved in judicial processes accountable and to limit communications with parties to the open court to maintain transparency.

Judicial Administration

Said, "integrity, accountability, compassion and empathy all inform my approach to legal justice."

Said, "the public would have more confidence in the judicial process if all parties were treated equitably with equal access to justice and due process of law regardless of economic status or ability to retain counsel."

Promises to stream courtoom proceedings so anyone can view them.

Said, "my commitment to transparency, accountability and access to justice will extend to everyone no matter race, creed, orientation or socioeconomic status."

- Said, "integrity, accountability, compassion and empathy all inform my approach to legal justice."
- Said, "the public would have more confidence in the judicial process if all parties were treated equitably with equal access to justice and due process of law regardless of economic status or ability to retain counsel."
- Promises to stream courtoom proceedings so anyone can view them.
- Said, "my commitment to transparency, accountability and access to justice will extend to everyone no matter race, creed, orientation or socioeconomic status."

Judicial Philosophy

Member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

Is the M. Therell High School Mock Trial Coach.

- Member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.
- Is the M. Therell High School Mock Trial Coach.

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Brandi Reeves

Brandi is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.

Brandi is the M. Therell High School Mock Trial Coach.

- Brandi is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta.
- Brandi is the M. Therell High School Mock Trial Coach.

- 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. 