Directory

Programs

Alternative Dispute Resolution Center – 404-370-8194
Larry Harton, Director

DeKalb County Law Library – 404-371-2441
Miriam Campell, Law Librarian

DUI Court – 404-294-2510
Samantha Whaley

Jury Management – 404-371-2022
Dawn Childress, Jury Manager

State Court Administration

Clerk
R. Javoyne Hicks, Clerk of State Court and Magistrate Courts
(404) 371-2261

Mary Bell, Chief Deputy Clerk of State Court and Magistrate Court
(404) 371-2261

Deputy Clerk
Antigone (Smith) Hernandez, Administrative Assistant
(404) 687-3524
Fax (404) 371-3064

State Court Judges

Judge Alvin T. Wong

Office Address
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Suite 2240
404-371-2591

Courtroom

Courtroom D
2nd Floor

 

Staff MemberPositionPhone Number
Cheryl A. DossSecretary404-371-2591
Jaimi ReiszLaw Clerk404-371-4924
Debbie CaldwellCivil Calendar Clerk404-371-2271
Deborah E. HalleyCourt Reporter404-371-2258
VacantBailiff404-371-2591

Division 2

Office Address
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Suite 2210
404-371-2350
Courtroom
Courtroom A
2nd Floor

 

Staff MemberPositionPhone NumberEmail Address
Carol M. DeesStaff Attorney404-371-2240cmdees@dekalbcountyga.gov
Wendy B. VidekiCivil Case Manager404-371-7025 wvideki@dekalbcountyga.gov

Judge Wayne M. Purdom

Office Address
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Suite 3220
404-687-7180
Courtroom
Courtroom B
3rd Floor

 

Staff MemberPositionPhone Number
Carol MerckSecretary404-687-7180
Lorre CuzzeLaw Clerk404-687-7183
Gwen HurtCivil Calendar Clerk404-687-7181
Amanda UptonCourt Reporter404-687-7182
Luctricia ThompsonBailiff404-687-7184

Judge Johnny Panos

Office Address

DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Suite 2230
404-371-2354

Courtroom
Courtroom C
2nd Floor

 

Staff MemberPositionPhone Number
Rebecca CrutchfieldSecretary404-371-2354
Katherine Schuessler
Law Clerk404-371-2676
Monika Scales-MitchellCriminal Case Manager404-371-2810
Lana BrooksCivil Calendar Clerk404-371-2535
Dee BruceCourt Reporter404-371-2848

Judge Mike Jacobs

Office Address
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Suite 3230
404-371-2300

Courtroom

Courtroom C
3rd Floor

Staff MemberPositionPhone Number
Keri ArthurJudicial Assistant 404-371-2300
Tamika ThompsonCivil Calendar Clerk 404-371-4974
Dylan Herzog Criminal Calendar Clerk 404-687-2753
Holly BrownCourt Reporter 404-687-2437
Nicole SpainLaw Clerk

Judge Dax E. Lopez

Office Address
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Suite 3240
404-687-7130
Courtroom
Courtroom D
3rd Floor
Staff MemberPositionPhone Number
MunozJudicial Assistant404-687-7130
Ana Maria MartinezStaff Attorney404-687-7134
Summer SchmidtCivil Case Manager404-687-7135
Tara NearmanCourt Reporter404-687-7136
Elder to MaryAnne BindewaldBailiff404-687-7137

Judge Janis C. Gordon

Office Address
DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough St
Decatur, GA 30030
Suite 2220
404-687-3999 | 404-687-3989
Courtroom
Courtroom B
2nd Floor
Staff MemberPositionPhone Number
Taya R. BakerJudicial Administrative Assistant404-687-3999
Michele R. JonesLaw Clerk404-687-3982
Jacqueline SimpsonCivil Calendar Clerk404-687-3985
Dan-Neika ClayCourt Reporter404-687-3969
Sarah EdwardsBailiff

Traffic Division

Judges

Judge Kiesha R. Storey

Office Address
Camp Circle Courthouse Complex
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
Division A
404-294-2099
Courtroom
Courtroom A
2nd Floor

Staff

Staff MemberPosition
Robin SaviorCalendar Clerk
Kimberly Thornton Staff Attorney

Judge Brian K. Ross

Office Address
Camp Circle Courthouse Complex
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
Division B
404-294-2099
Courtroom
Courtroom B
2nd Floor

Staff

Staff MemberPosition
Danielle AshbyStaff Attorney
Niurka LunaCalendar Clerk

Division C Judge

Office Address
Camp Circle Courthouse Complex
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
Division C
404-294-2099
Courtroom
Courtroom C
2nd Floor

Staff

Staff MemberPosition
Sharif Fulcher Staff Attorney
Tangela M. JohnsonCalendar Clerk

Judge Ronald B. Ramsey, Sr.

Office Address
Camp Circle Courthouse Complex
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
Division D
404-294-2099
Courtroom
Courtroom D
1st Floor

Staff

Staff MemberPosition
Leon Maundy Staff Attorney
Lakeisha HollowayCalendar Clerk

Clerk’s Office

Erika Griffin
Chief Deputy Clerk of State Court

Contact Us

Automated Line: 404.294.2099
Email:dcsctdinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov

Probation

Contact Information for the DeKalb County State Court Probation Department

Location

DeKalb County Courthouse
556 N. McDonough Street
Administrative Tower
Third Floor, Room 300
Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-2822

Hours of Operation

8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Monday and Friday (except holidays)
8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (except holidays)

Location

Traffic Division
Camp Circle Court Complex
3630 Camp Circle
Decatur, GA 30032
404-294-2159

Hours of Operation

8:00 a.m. until 6:00p.m
Court Only

Other Related Departments

Criminal Magistrate Court

Judge Berryl A. Anderson
Chief Magistrate Judge
556 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA 30030-3356
404-371-4767

Clerk of Superior Court

Debra DeBerry
Ground Floor DeKalb County Courthouse, Decatur, Georgia 30030
Phone: 404-371-2836
Fax: 404-371-2635

District Attorney

Sherry Boston
556 N. McDonough St.
Decatur, GA 30030-3356
404-371-2348

Public Defender

Claudia Saari
408 Callaway Building, Decatur, Georgia 30030
Phone: 404-371-2222
Fax: 404-371-2298

Prosecutor

Donna Stribling
556 N. McDonough St. | Suite 500
Decatur, GA 30030-3356
404-371-2201