Trellis Law: Judge Shondeana C. Morris

Shondeana is a graduate of Lakeside High School in DeKalb County, earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from The University of Georgia, and a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Albany State University. She completed her law degree at Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. She is married to Joe Morris, III, and together they have two young children and are foster parents under the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services.

She was previously a DeKalb County State Court Judge, Deputy District Attorney of Fulton County Office of the District Attorney, and an Assistant Solicitor in Atlanta. 

Shondeana Crews Morris is currently Superior Court Judge in Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. She was appointed in January 2019 and is serving her first term.

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The candidate's website says, "Presided over 236 trials (civil and criminal) since June 2019"

On the Superior Court, she presided over 5,359 proceedings and over 236 trials since June 2019.


On the State Court, she presided over 2,300 new cases per month, including 241 non-jury trials.

As Deputy District Attorney,  she worked to ensure public trust in local government and law enforcement on the Public Integrity Unit,  protected families and children on the Crimes Against Women and Children Unit, and worked with communities and criminal justice partners to provide safe neighborhoods on the Community Prosecution Unit.

- On the Superior Court, she presided over 5,359 proceedings and over 236 trials since June 2019.

- On the State Court, she presided over 2,300 new cases per month, including 241 non-jury trials.
- As Deputy District Attorney,  she worked to ensure public trust in local government and law enforcement on the Public Integrity Unit,  protected families and children on the Crimes Against Women and Children Unit, and worked with communities and criminal justice partners to provide safe neighborhoods on the Community Prosecution Unit.

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, Shondeana Crews Morris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

The candidate's website says, "Provided a court characterized by customer service, respect for all parties, and efficiency"

The candidate's website says, "Presided over 5,359 (criminal, civil, and domestic) proceedings from June 2019 to present"

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

The candidate's website says, "Chair, State Bar of Georgia Suicide Awareness"

Believes in community engagement through service in legal, educational, and religious groups, including bar associations, judicial committees, and alumni boards.

The candidate's website says, "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated honored Judge Morris in 2016 with both the Pota E. Coston Trailblazer Award and the Pinnacle Leadership Award for her dedication to public service given to the community."

The candidate's website says, "Past Chair, DeKalb CASA Executive Board of Directors"

Supports community engagement through leadership roles in domestic violence prevention, youth development, and suicide awareness, and actively participates in local organizations dedicated to legal, ethical, and wellness education.

The candidate's website says, "Judge Morris was appointed to the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) Advisory Commission in 2019 because of her passion and advocacy for children in DFCS care."

Member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, the DeKalb Bar Association, the DeKalb Lawyers Association, the Gate City Bar Association, and the Lawyers Club of Georgia.

She was on the Executive Board Member of the International Women’s House, a non-profit domestic violence shelter, for almost 10 years.

Mentor and speaker on topics ranging from law and ethics to mental and physical wellness.

- Member of the State Bar of Georgia, the American Bar Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, the DeKalb Bar Association, the DeKalb Lawyers Association, the Gate City Bar Association, and the Lawyers Club of Georgia.
- She was on the Executive Board Member of the International Women’s House, a non-profit domestic violence shelter, for almost 10 years.
- Mentor and speaker on topics ranging from law and ethics to mental and physical wellness.

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Shondeana Crews Morris

Judge Shondeana Crews Morris is a graduate of Lakeside High School in DeKalb County, earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from The University of Georgia, and a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Albany State University. She completed her law degree at Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. She is married to attorney Joe Morris, III, and together they have two young children and are foster parents under the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services. Information about where they currently live or what church they attend is not provided.

Shondeana Crews Morris is recognized as Georgia’s Most Powerful & Influential Attorney by Women Looking Ahead Magazine in 2011. She is a graduate of Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law and was admitted to the Georgia Bar in 1997. Judge Morris has served as a Vice President for the Mercer University School of Law, BALSA Alumni Council, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to law and justice.

As of April 3, 2024, Shondeana Crews Morris’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes in upholding public trust and safety through legal expertise; experienced as Assistant Solicitor, Deputy District Attorney, and leader in units for integrity, family protection, and community prosecution; recognized with a trial advocacy award.

The candidate's website says, "“Attorney of the Year,” Fulton County DA’s Office, 2008 – 2009"

The candidate's website says, "Judge Shondeana Morris was appointed to the DeKalb County Superior Court on June 17, 2019. Prior to Judge Morris’ appointment, she served as a DeKalb County State Court Judge."

The candidate's website says, "Member, State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors"

The candidate's website says, "“Trial Court Attorney of the Year,” Fulton County DA’s Office, 2001"

The candidate's website says, "Member, State Bar of Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency"

- 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. 