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Ballotpedia, Yolanda Parker-Smith

Yolanda has a Bachelor of Science in business administration and management and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida.

Yolanda worked as a senior attorney for the Atlanta public defender office before being elected as a judge in 2021. She also served as manager and practitioner for the Parker Smith Law Group and as an assistant district attorney.

Yolanda C Parker-Smith was elected as Stone Mountain judicial circuit superior court judge in 2021 and still serves in this capacity.

Has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida.

As assistant district attorney, Yolanda supervised the efforts of paralegals, investigators, and witness advocates and managed a portfolio of over 100 yearly cases.

Recruited by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office to support a research grant focused on reducing juvenile gun offenses.

As a practitioner with Parker Smith Law Group, planned, tracked, and managed a over 100 cases of juvenile, criminal, and family law cases.

Recruited by the Atlanta Public Defender's Office to create the Parent Attorneys Division, which aims to defend the rights of parents and guardians in child protective services cases.

Serves as a superior court judge since 2021, presiding over civil and criminal cases.

- Has a Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida.
- As assistant district attorney, Yolanda supervised the efforts of paralegals, investigators, and witness advocates and managed a portfolio of over 100 yearly cases.
- Recruited by the Fulton County District Attorney's Office to support a research grant focused on reducing juvenile gun offenses.
- As a practitioner with Parker Smith Law Group, planned, tracked, and managed a over 100 cases of juvenile, criminal, and family law cases.
- Recruited by the Atlanta Public Defender's Office to create the Parent Attorneys Division, which aims to defend the rights of parents and guardians in child protective services cases.
- Serves as a superior court judge since 2021, presiding over civil and criminal cases.

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As of March 19, 2024, Yolanda C Parker-Smith did not have a website or any information online.

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Member of Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, the Georgia Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Council of Negro Women.

Involved with the DeKalb NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Jack and Jill of America, and the Columbia Drive United Methodist Church.

- Member of Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, the Georgia Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Council of Negro Women.
- Involved with the DeKalb NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Jack and Jill of America, and the Columbia Drive United Methodist Church.

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- 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. 