Superior Court of Fulton County, JUDGE BELINDA E. EDWARDS

Belinda holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Stanford University, an MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University, and a law degreefrom Georgia State College of Law. She is a member of Ben Hill United Methodist Church and a native of Atlanta.

Belinda is a Fulton County Superior Court Judge. She has previously worked as a Senior Financial Analyst and Assistant City Attorney for the City of Atlanta, a Chief Judge for Fulton County, and an Administrative Hearing Officer at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. 

Belinda E. Edwards was elected Superior Court Judge of Fulton County in 2017 and still serves in this capacity. 

Has served as a Superior Judge since 2017.

Served as a Judge and Chief Judge for Fulton County Juvenile Court between 2005-2012.

Served as attorney and general counsel for Morris Brown College, Atlanta Public Schools, and the City of Atlanta.

Certified as Arbitrator and Mediator by Hollowell Foster & Herring.

Member of the American, Atlanta, and Gate City Bar Associations and the State Bar of California and Georgia.

- Has served as a Superior Judge since 2017.
- Served as a Judge and Chief Judge for Fulton County Juvenile Court between 2005-2012.
- Served as attorney and general counsel for Morris Brown College, Atlanta Public Schools, and the City of Atlanta.
- Certified as Arbitrator and Mediator by Hollowell Foster & Herring.
- Member of the American, Atlanta, and Gate City Bar Associations and the State Bar of California and Georgia.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Belinda E. Edwards’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Candidate website

Georgia State University, IN THEIR WORDS JUDGE BELINDA E. EDWARDS (JD '90)

The candidate's website says, "• Established the Juvenile Drug Court and Teen Court Programs"

Established the Juvenile Drug Court and Teen Court Programs.

Believes that "justice delayed is justice denied," emphasizing a focus on delivering quick justice.

Wants to ensure citizen-wide accessibility to the courts, and maintaining a balance so that "pro se litigants can navigate the process without the judge having to become their advocate," with pro se litigants being those that appear in court without an attorney. 

Plans to make sure that the importance of civil matters are not taken over by the demands to resolve criminal matters.

- Established the Juvenile Drug Court and Teen Court Programs.
- Believes that "justice delayed is justice denied," emphasizing a focus on delivering quick justice.
- Wants to ensure citizen-wide accessibility to the courts, and maintaining a balance so that "pro se litigants can navigate the process without the judge having to become their advocate," with pro se litigants being those that appear in court without an attorney. 
- Plans to make sure that the importance of civil matters are not taken over by the demands to resolve criminal matters.

Judicial Administration

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Did not sentence any repeat offenders to prison time out of 16 cases.

- Did not sentence any repeat offenders to prison time out of 16 cases.

Judicial Philosophy

Said, "...go out and get the best education you can, then come back and try to make a difference in your community."

Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., leadership Atlanta (Class of 2007), and the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.

- Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., leadership Atlanta (Class of 2007), and the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.

Community Involvement

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Belinda E. Edwards

Belinda holds a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in economics from Stanford University, an MBA (Master of Business Administration) in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University, and a JD (Juris Doctor) from Georgia State College of Law. She is a member of Ben Hill United Methodist Church and a native of Atlanta.

Served as an Attorney and General Counsel for Morris Brown College, Atlanta Public Schools, and the City of Atlanta.

- Has served as a Superior Judge since 2017.
- Served as a Judge and Chief Judge for Fulton County Juvenile Court between 2005-2012.
- Served as an Attorney and General Counsel for Morris Brown College, Atlanta Public Schools, and the City of Atlanta.
- Certified as Arbitrator and Mediator by Hollowell Foster & Herring.
- Member of the American, Atlanta, and Gate City Bar Associations and the State Bar of California and Georgia.

Established the Juvenile Drug Court and Teen Court Programs

Believes that 'Justice delayed is justice denied’

Considers the following challenges facing the court: "ensuring that all parties have access to the court; that civil matters are not consumed by the constitutional demands to address criminal matters; maintaining a balance that allows pro se litigants to navigate the process without the judge having to become their advocate." Pro se litigants are those who appear in court without an attorney.

- Established the Juvenile Drug Court and Teen Court Programs
- Believes that 'Justice delayed is justice denied’
- Considers the following challenges facing the court: "ensuring that all parties have access to the court; that civil matters are not consumed by the constitutional demands to address criminal matters; maintaining a balance that allows pro se litigants to navigate the process without the judge having to become their advocate." Pro se litigants are those who appear in court without an attorney.

A Fulton County report found that she did not sentence any repeat offenders to prison time out of 16 cases.

- A Fulton County report found that she did not sentence any repeat offenders to prison time out of 16 cases.

Belinda E. Edwards is a native of Atlanta and was raised by parents who valued education, encouraging her to pursue higher learning. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University, an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and a JD from Georgia State College of Law. Specific details about her family, church attendance, and current residence are not provided in the information given.

Belinda E. Edwards is currently serving as a Fulton County Superior Court Judge and is running for re-election. She has previously worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for the City of Atlanta. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Economics from Stanford University, an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and a JD from Georgia State College of Law.

Belinda E. Edwards is currently seeking re-election for Fulton County Superior Court Judge. The duration of her tenure in office, specific committees she may serve on, and her history of past political campaigns are not provided in the information given.

Said, "That is what I have done for the past thirty years and that is what I will continue to do as a Fulton County Superior Court Judge."

- 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. 