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
Kimberly H. Atkins, 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

Judge Stacey K. Hydrick

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
Tess DarisawJudicial Assistant404-371-2350tsmith@dekalbcountyga.gov
Carol M. DeesStaff Attorney404-371-2240cmdees@dekalbcountyga.gov
Wendy B. VidekiCivil Case Manager404-371-7025 wvideki@dekalbcountyga.gov
Diane KingCourt Reporter404-371-2787dwking@dekalbcountyga.gov
Ismary BuechnerCriminal Case Manager404-371-7012iubuech@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
Katie Wood

Law Clerk

404-687-7183
Gwen HurtCivil Calendar Clerk404-687-7181
VacantCourt Reporter404-687-7182
MaryAnne BindewaldBailiff404-687-7184

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
Lorre Cuzze
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
Nicole J. OoiJudicial Assistant404-687-7130
Ana Maria MartinezStaff Attorney404-687-7134
Marie HallCivil Case Manager404-687-7135
Tara NearmanCourt Reporter404-687-7136
Connie Reamey-ElderBailiff404-687-7137

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

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

Judge Shondeana C. Morris

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
W. Jay HughesStaff Attorney
Calendar 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
Judicial Assistant
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