Rachelle has a husband and two sons. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her law degree from the Emory University School of Law.

Rachelle currently serves as a Fulton County Superior Court Judge. Previously, she worked as a prosecutor for 18 years. She has also held directorial positions in several state programs and agencies, including the Division of Family and Children Services, the Office of the Child Advocate, the Georgia Child Death Investigation Program, and the Child Fatality Review Program.

Rachelle Carnesale has served on the Fulton County Superior Court as a Judge since her appointment on June 17, 2019. 

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Has over a decade of experience working at a District Attorney's office, which is responsible for prosecuting those accused of crimes on behalf of the state.

Served as Assistant Attorney General at the Georgia Department of Law for three years.

Earned a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the Emory University School of Law.

- Has served as a judge since 2019.
- Has over a decade of experience working at a District Attorney's office, which is responsible for prosecuting those accused of crimes on behalf of the state.
- Served as Assistant Attorney General at the Georgia Department of Law for three years.
- Earned a Juris Doctor (law degree) from the Emory University School of Law.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Rachelle Carnesale’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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The candidate's website says, "Encourage utilization of the Fulton County Accountability Courts for non-violent offenders with substance abuse, mental health or developmental challenges."

Supports using the Fulton County Accountability Courts for non-violent offenders with substance abuse, mental health, or developmental challenges.

The candidate's website says, "Ensure criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court."

Wants to make sure that criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court.

The candidate's website says, "Ensure victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."

Wants to "ensure that victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."

The candidate's website says, "Ensure that violent predators receive sentences that protect the public."

According to the candidate's website, hopes to "Ensure that violent predators receive sentences that protect the public."

The candidate's website says, "Ensure cases of all types are brought into court as expeditiously as possible."

Prioritizes cases being brought into court speedily.

- Supports using the Fulton County Accountability Courts for non-violent offenders with substance abuse, mental health, or developmental challenges.
- Wants to make sure that criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court.
- Wants to "ensure that victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."
- According to the candidate's website, hopes to "Ensure that violent predators receive sentences that protect the public."
- Prioritizes cases being brought into court speedily.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Took over the My Journey Matters Program, which serves as an alternative to incarceration for young offenders facing significant mandatory sentences.

Said, "...I took over the My Journey Matters Program in 2021... This program was developed as an alternative to long term incarceration for young offenders... we have developed a new parenting program... We also created a supply room comprised of donations of diapers, formula, books, clothes and toys for the children of our participants... Our student interns enjoy organizing and tracking these donations, and student groups, such as Student Leadership Johns Creek, are largely to be credited with the donations!"

Developed a new parenting program that collects donations such as diapers, formula, books, clothes, and toys for the children of young offenders.

Said, "In collaboration with the Fulton County School system ... we love to host student interns and visitors in my courtroom throughout the year."

Host student interns and visitors from Fulton County Schools in the courtroom throughout the year.

- Took over the My Journey Matters Program, which serves as an alternative to incarceration for young offenders facing significant mandatory sentences.
- Developed a new parenting program that collects donations such as diapers, formula, books, clothes, and toys for the children of young offenders.
- Host student interns and visitors from Fulton County Schools in the courtroom throughout the year.

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Rachelle Carnesale

Judge currently serves as a Fulton County Superior Court Judge. Previously, she worked as a prosecutor for 18 years. She has also held directorial positions in several state programs and agencies, including the Division of Family and Children Services, the Office of the Child Advocate, the Georgia Child Death Investigation Program, and the Child Fatality Review Program.

Judge Rachelle Carnesale has served on the Fulton County Superior Court as a Judge since her appointment on June 17, 2019. 

- Has served as a judge since 2019.
- Has over a decade of experience working at a District Attorney's office, which is responsible for prosecuting those accused of crimes on behalf of the state.
- Served as Assistant Attorney General at the Georgia Department of Law for three years.

According to the candidate's website, hopes to"Ensure criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court."

According to the candidate's website, hopes to"Ensure victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."

- Supports using the Fulton County Accountability Courts for non-violent offenders with substance abuse, mental health, or developmental challenges.
- According to the candidate's website, hopes to"Ensure criminal defendants are afforded a fair and full process in court."
- According to the candidate's website, hopes to"Ensure victims who wish to be heard have the opportunity for meaningful input during hearings and sentencing."
- According to the candidate's website, hopes to "Ensure that violent predators receive sentences that protect the public."
- Prioritizes cases being brought into court speedily.

As of April 3, 2024, Rachelle Carnesale’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judge Rachelle Carnesale has served on the Fulton County Superior Court since her appointment on June 17, 2019. Before her appointment, she worked as a prosecutor for 18 years, focusing on serious violent felonies, child abuse, and child homicides. She has also held directorial positions in several state programs and agencies, including the Division of Family and Children Services, the Office of the Child Advocate, the Georgia Child Death Investigation Program, and the Child Fatality Review Program.

Judge Rachelle Carnesale has served on the Fulton County Superior Court since her appointment on June 17, 2019. Details regarding any committees she may serve on or past political campaigns are not provided in the information given.

Said, "The challenges in Fulton County are tremendous... particularly after the tremendous impact COVID had on our ability to try cases in 2020 and 2021..."

Said, "I'm asking friends and supporters to consider hosting a drop-in "meet-and-greet" in their home, or volunteer to canvas their neighborhood and to leave my push card with them or at the door as a reminder to vote..."

- 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. 