Superior Court of Fulton County: Judge Rachel R. Krause

Rachel is from Macon, Georgia. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Georgia Southern University and her law degree from Mercer University Law School. She and her husband Tom have three children. She a member of Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta.

Rachel prevously worked as a partner with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith in Atlanta, a senior associate at Ford & Harrison, an associate at Ogden & Sullivan, and a law clerk at Gambrell & Stolz.

Rachel R. Krause has served on the Superior Court of Fulton County Judicial Circuit, since her appointment on January 7, 2019. She was elected to a full term in June 2020.

Trellis, Judge Rachel R Krause

The candidate's website says, "Judge Krause practiced law for 18 years in Georgia and Florida. Prior to her appointment, she was a partner with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith in Atlanta."

Practiced law for 18 years in Georgia and Florida.

Has held an assignment on the Accountability Courts, whihc includes Adult Drug, Behavioral Health Treatment, and Veterans Treatment Accountability Court Program.

At Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, she handled civil litigation involving employment, injuries, entertainment, and fiduciary obligations.

Admitted to practice in Georgia and the State Bar of Florida.

- Practiced law for 18 years in Georgia and Florida.
- Has held an assignment on the Accountability Courts, whihc includes Adult Drug, Behavioral Health Treatment, and Veterans Treatment Accountability Court Program.
- At Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, she handled civil litigation involving employment, injuries, entertainment, and fiduciary obligations.
- Admitted to practice in Georgia and the State Bar of Florida.

Legal Experience

As of April 23, 2024, Rachel R. Krause’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

AJC/ACC Voter Guide - Judicial Questionnaire

Believes in active judicial administration, Judge Krause contributes to court committees, innovated remote jury selection during the pandemic, and participates in Georgia's judicial councils and the State Bar's Board of Governors.

Helped create a “virtual voir dire” system where jurors could be selected remotely during the pandemic.

As judge, she routinely livestream hearings, which are viewable live through the court’s website and on YouTube .

Said, "To manage the docket, I schedule ample court time to move cases forward and work to ensure my docket is organized and active, with frequent hearings and trials."

- Helped create a “virtual voir dire” system where jurors could be selected remotely during the pandemic.
- As judge, she routinely livestream hearings, which are viewable live through the court’s website and on YouTube .
- Said, "To manage the docket, I schedule ample court time to move cases forward and work to ensure my docket is organized and active, with frequent hearings and trials."

Judicial Administration

Said, "Judges must demonstrate to jurors, lawyers, parties, and the public that we are interested only in upholding the law and ensuring fair, open proceedings. Any potential voter is free to questions attorneys, jurors or citizens who have appeared in my courtroom. I am confident they will say I am fair."

- Said, "Judges must demonstrate to jurors, lawyers, parties, and the public that we are interested only in upholding the law and ensuring fair, open proceedings. Any potential voter is free to questions attorneys, jurors or citizens who have appeared in my courtroom. I am confident they will say I am fair."

Judicial Philosophy

Volunteers and presides over one of four Accountability Courts in Fulton County.

Serves on the Nominations Committee and Pattern Jury Instruction Committee for Georgia’s Council of Superior Court Judges and  on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia, Atlanta Post 18.

Taught Sunday school at Holy Spirit Church for 10 years.

Past president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers and former vice president of Georgia State Bar's Law-related Education Committee.

- Volunteers and presides over one of four Accountability Courts in Fulton County.
- Serves on the Nominations Committee and Pattern Jury Instruction Committee for Georgia’s Council of Superior Court Judges and  on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia, Atlanta Post 18.
- Taught Sunday school at Holy Spirit Church for 10 years.
- Past president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Managers and former vice president of Georgia State Bar's Law-related Education Committee.

Community Involvement

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Rachel R. Krause

Rachel is from Macon, Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree in political science from Georgia Southern University and her law degree from Mercer University Law School. She and her husband Tom have three children. She a member of Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta.

Supports ethical campaign financing, adheres to a $3,300 donation limit per entity per election, requires donor identification for legal compliance, and clarifies contributions are non-tax-deductible and must be from the donor's own funds.

Supports community rehabilitation through voluntary service as a judge in Fulton County's Accountability Courts, aiding substance abuse-affected individuals in becoming responsible citizens.

The candidate's website says, "The Judicial Council of Georgia invited Judge Krause to a virtual discussion with students from Sandtown Middle School and Rise Prep Charter Middle School on Law Day"

Rachel R. Krause is from Macon, Georgia, and she earned her undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and her law degree from Mercer University Law School. She is married to Tom, with whom she has three children, two attending Atlanta Public Schools and the oldest at Florida State University. Judge Krause is a member of Holy Spirit Church in Atlanta, where she also taught Sunday school for a decade.

Judge Rachel R. Krause has served on the Superior Court of Fulton County, Atlanta Judicial Circuit, since January 7, 2019. She was appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal and later elected to a full term in June 2020. Prior to her judgeship, she had a distinguished legal career, although specific roles are not detailed in the provided information.

Judge Rachel R. Krause has served on the Superior Court of Fulton County, Atlanta Judicial Circuit, since her appointment by Gov. Nathan Deal on January 7, 2019. She was elected to a full term in June 2020. There is no mention of any committees she serves on or any past political offices she has run for.

- 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. 