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Elaine operates her own law firm, the Law Office of Elaine A. Nietmann. She represents clients in both civil and criminal law matters. This means she represents people accused of a crime and people being sued. She also manages family law matters and assists individuals with drafting wills, power of attorney documents, and other end of life matters.

Elaine is a volunteer guardian ad litem for the Gwinnett County Probate Court. A guardian ad litem is appointed by the court to act on behalf of a person who is a minor or incapacitated adult. As a guardian ad litem in Gwinnett County Probate Court, Elaine acts on behalf of some adults facing legal guardianships or conservatorships while their case is ongoing.

- Elaine operates her own law firm, the Law Office of Elaine A. Nietmann. She represents clients in both civil and criminal law matters. This means she represents people accused of a crime and people being sued. She also manages family law matters and assists individuals with drafting wills, power of attorney documents, and other end of life matters. 
- Elaine is a volunteer guardian ad litem for the Gwinnett County Probate Court. A guardian ad litem is appointed by the court to act on behalf of a person who is a minor or incapacitated adult. As a guardian ad litem in Gwinnett County Probate Court, Elaine acts on behalf of some adults facing legal guardianships or conservatorships while their case is ongoing.

Legal Experience

GA Bar

Elaine is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Elaine is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Ethics & Conduct

Elaine’s website states, “She possesses … the ability to explain and administer the law in the simplest of ways.”

- Elaine’s website states, “She possesses … the ability to explain and administer the law in the simplest of ways.”

Judicial Administration

Wants to decrease crime in Gwinnett County.

Said, “\[I know] that the safety and wellbeing of our community will require our courts’ intervention with the provision of innovative rehabilitation and educational services, and \[I am] ready and willing to provide this intervention.”

- Wants to decrease crime in Gwinnett County. 
- Said, “\[I know] that the safety and wellbeing of our community will require our courts’ intervention with the provision of innovative rehabilitation and educational services, and \[I am] ready and willing to provide this intervention.”

Judicial Philosophy

Elaine Amankwah Nietmann

January 31, 2022 Report

1st Report

Due Date 123121

Erica is a criminal defense attorney at her firm, The Law Office of Erica K Dove. She also handles a small number of divorce and social security matters.

She is a part-time Municipal Court Judge in Chamblee and Lilburn. As a Municipal Court Judge, she hears misdemeanor traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and certain state misdemeanor crimes.

Previously, Erica served as an Assistant Solicitor General in the Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor General, Erica prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases where she served as lead counsel in trials and hearings.

Previously, Erica worked as an attorney at international law firm King & Spalding.

- Erica is a criminal defense attorney at her firm, The Law Office of Erica K Dove. She also handles a small number of divorce and social security matters. 
- She is a part-time Municipal Court Judge in Chamblee and Lilburn. As a Municipal Court Judge, she hears misdemeanor traffic cases, city ordinance violations, and certain state misdemeanor crimes. 
- Previously, Erica served as an Assistant Solicitor General in the Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor General, Erica prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases where she served as lead counsel in trials and hearings.  
- Previously, Erica worked as an attorney at international law firm King & Spalding.

Erica is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Erica is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  She has no public disciplinary actions on record.

Said, “It is my intention and plan to work hard for you and serve with integrity, and rule with impartiality and fairness.”

- Said, “It is my intention and plan to work hard for you and serve with integrity, and rule with impartiality and fairness.”

As of May 14, 2025, Erica Dove’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Erica is a board member with the Seeking the Right Amendable Path (STRAP) Mentor Program, a program designed to rescue and inspire at-risk youths in Gwinnett County.

- Erica is a board member with the Seeking the Right Amendable Path (STRAP) Mentor Program, a program designed to rescue and inspire at-risk youths in Gwinnett County.

Community Involvement

Erica Dove

Matthew Miller - 2021 December 31 Non Election Year CCDR - Judge of State Court, Division S5 - November 8, 2022

Matthew Miller - 2022 January 31 CCDR - Judge of State Court, Division S5 - November 8, 2022

Matt is a Supervising Attorney in the Gwinnett Solicitor’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor, Matt prosecutes a wide range of misdemeanor cases including DUIs and vehicular homicide.

Previously, Matt was a solo-practitioner attorney. As a solo-practitioner, he focused on criminal defense and juvenile cases. He has defended clients who have been accused of felonies and misdemeanors in the state of Georgia. Matt has represented numerous children charged with crimes as a juvenile. He has also represented both children and parents in dependency proceedings. This means he has represented children and parents in proceedings after allegations of child abuse or neglect.

Previously, Matt was in private practice. As a private attorney, Matt tried many types of cases including criminal defense, personal injury, civil defense, and contract disputes. This means he has defended people accused of a crime and people being sued.

- Matt is a Supervising Attorney in the Gwinnett Solicitor’s Office. As an Assistant Solicitor, Matt prosecutes a wide range of misdemeanor cases including DUIs and vehicular homicide. 
- Previously, Matt was a solo-practitioner attorney. As a solo-practitioner, he focused on criminal defense and juvenile cases. He has defended clients who have been accused of felonies and misdemeanors in the state of Georgia. Matt has represented numerous children charged with crimes as a juvenile. He has also represented both children and parents in dependency proceedings. This means he has represented children and parents in proceedings after allegations of child abuse or neglect. 
- Previously, Matt was in private practice. As a private attorney, Matt tried many types of cases including criminal defense, personal injury, civil defense, and contract disputes. This means he has defended people accused of a crime and people being sued.

Matt is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

- Matt is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing.  He has no public disciplinary actions on record.

His website states, “Matt Miller knows what it takes to be an effective and efficient State Court Judge.”

- His website states, “Matt Miller knows what it takes to be an effective and efficient State Court Judge.”

His website states, “He will treat all who appear before him fairly and with the dignity and respect they deserve.”

- His website states, “He will treat all who appear before him fairly and with the dignity and respect they deserve.”

Matt is an officer on his kids’ PTA and chaired the Gwinnett County Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Picnic.

- Matt is an officer on his kids’ PTA and chaired the Gwinnett County Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Picnic.

Matt Miller

- Despite their name, State Courts in Georgia have limited jurisdiction within their county. State Court Judges also have limited jurisdiction over the types of cases they hear, as opposed to Superior Court. 
- State Court Judges hear misdemeanors, like traffic tickets. They also issue arrest and search warrants and hold preliminary hearings in some criminal cases. 
- State Court Judges hear most civil matters that aren't related to land titles, divorce, or cases involving non-monetary damages (those matters are handled by the Superior Court).
- State Court Judges are elected in non-partisan county wide elections and serve four year terms. The Governor can appoint State Court Judges when vacancies arise. 


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