AJC, New chief judge chosen for DeKalb

As superior court judge, Tangela manages juries, admits evidence, and decides verdicts on a variety of civil and criminal cases.

Served two terms as chief judge in DeKalb county. The chief judge is responsible for the court's administration and represents the court in budget discussions.

Was an assistant district attorney (ADA) for the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, and assigned to the Superior Felony court. An ADA in the Superior Felony court builds cases against individuals charged with crimes such as armed robbery, aggravated assault, drug offenses, thefts, and property crimes.

Served as a Drug Court prosecutor. Drug Court prosecutors build cases against drug dealers and drug abuse victims and can sentence people to rehabilitation programs.

Served as prosecutor in the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Unit.

Admitted to the State Bars of Georgia, Florida, and Texas.

Named the 2007 Prosecuting Attorney of the Year by the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office.

- As superior court judge, Tangela manages juries, admits evidence, and decides verdicts on a variety of civil and criminal cases.
- Served two terms as chief judge in DeKalb county. The chief judge is responsible for the court's administration and represents the court in budget discussions.
- Was an assistant district attorney (ADA) for the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office, and assigned to the Superior Felony court. An ADA in the Superior Felony court builds cases against individuals charged with crimes such as armed robbery, aggravated assault, drug offenses, thefts, and property crimes.
- Served as a Drug Court prosecutor. Drug Court prosecutors build cases against drug dealers and drug abuse victims and can sentence people to rehabilitation programs.
- Served as prosecutor in the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Unit.
- Admitted to the State Bars of Georgia, Florida, and Texas.
- Named the 2007 Prosecuting Attorney of the Year by the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office.

Legal Experience

As of May 30, 2025, Tangela M. Barrie’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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Said, "While on the bench, I have successfully handled several civil and criminal trials, implemented new ways to effectively handle a large caseload... I have enjoyed my term on the DeKalb County Bench..."

Implemented new ways to effectively handle a large caseload.

Wants to create programs for individuals who choose to represent themselves in court without an attorney.

Wants to make it easier for citizens to navigate the courthouse.

- Implemented new ways to effectively handle a large caseload.
- Wants to create programs for individuals who choose to represent themselves in court without an attorney.
- Wants to make it easier for citizens to navigate the courthouse.

Judicial Administration

Believes in rehabilitating non-violent drug offenders through a two-year program.

- Believes in rehabilitating non-violent drug offenders through a two-year program.

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in community engagement through specialized prosecution, advocacy for domestic violence and sexual assault victims, and volunteer education at local institutions, earning recognition and awards for dedication to family safety and combating sexual violence.

Believes in community service, actively participating in Delta Sigma Theta, NCNW, GABWA, GAWL, and legal groups; volunteers and speaks in DeKalb County schools.

Volunteered as a guest speaker at DeKalb County's churches, schools, and colleges educating and empowering domestic abuse and sexual assault victims.

Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the National Council of Negro Women.

Member of  Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL), Judicial Section of the Gate City Bar,  and the Robert Weltner Family Law Inn of Court.

Earned the Boundless Commitment to the Community Award from the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office in 2006.

- Volunteered as a guest speaker at DeKalb County's churches, schools, and colleges educating and empowering domestic abuse and sexual assault victims.
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the National Council of Negro Women.
- Member of  Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL), Judicial Section of the Gate City Bar,  and the Robert Weltner Family Law Inn of Court.
- Earned the Boundless Commitment to the Community Award from the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office in 2006.

Community Involvement

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Tangela M. Barrie

- 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. 