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Our Solicitor-General
Lisamarie N. Bristol
Hello! I’m Lisamarie.
I'm an experienced prosecutor, professor of the law, and serial volunteer dedicated to creating a safer, more compassionate and just Gwinnett.
Growing up, I was fortunate to be surrounded by supportive teachers and counselors who instilled in me a confidence that set me up for success. But I know, for too many, this support system is lacking.
I also know how easy it is to fall off track when lacking this critical support system.
As your Solicitor-General, it is my job to pursue justice on behalf of the county and victims of crime in a manner that is efficient, fair, and just for all. Prosecuting misdemeanors isn’t the sexy television you see on Law & Order, but it is much more complex work that affects the trajectories of people’s lives. It’s everything from tickets in traffic court to domestic violence, vehicular homicide, and sex-trafficking…and lots of stuff in between.
My work isn’t just to enforce the law–it’s to break the cycle and help prevent crime. And it is in this work that I often find myself standing in the gaps for those who lack the support I was fortunate to enjoy throughout my youth.
Beyond the courtroom, I am committed to:
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reshaping and redefining what justice looks like;
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supporting the healing of crime victims;
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partnering with local organizations, schools, and law enforcement to tackle the root cause of criminal behavior and promote public safety; and
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using my platform to inform policy-makers of the real-world impact of our criminal code and influence the reshaping policy where needed.
I wasn’t always sure that I’d be a lawyer or a prosecutor even, but I always knew that I would be of service to the community.
In retrospect, I probably should’ve known that the girl who always spoke up against perceived injustice, whether in the classroom or on the playground, would eventually go to work reforming the criminal justice system and protecting victims of crime. And yet, this is exactly what I wake up energized to do everyday.
Service is in my DNA.
I was taught to serve both family and community. I fundamentally believe that service is an essential component to life and living. As such, I actively serve my community through various organizations, including the Greater Atlanta Black Prosecutors Association (where she served as President), the Gwinnett chapter of the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL), the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA), the Gwinnett County Bar Association, and the Gate City Bar Association.
I’ve also chaired the local school council at the elementary school my three children attended.
I presently serve as a member on the Board of Directors for Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV), the first and largest domestic violence organization in Georgia, which works to support and empower survivors of domestic violence.
I am a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Junior League of Gwinnett and North Fulton, as well as a graduate of the Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2022.
In 2018, I was honored for contributions to the community as part of Georgia State University’s inaugural "Top 40 under 40" alumni. In 2023, I received the Moxie Influence Award from the Gwinnett Chamber.
Believer, Wife, Mom of three, Dance Mom, Band Mom, too, Mentor, Book Worm, Classroom Reader, Music Lover, Serial Volunteer, Board Member, Professor...Solicitor-General.
I wear a lot of titles that give my life great meaning and deepens my understanding of my community and role as Solicitor-General. My husband and I are happy to call Gwinnett home and raise our children in a place that values making room for everyone.
Gwinnett needs an experienced prosecutor to serve as Solicitor-General, and I am uniquely qualified for the job.
The vast majority of my work has been in Criminal Law. Over the years, I built a reputation as a scrappy lawyer handling cases from traffic offenses to serious violent felonies as both a prosecutor and public defender. I’ve handled cases in nearly every court, including Traffic Court, State Court, Superior Court, and the Court of Appeals.
I'm a Georgia-made Prosecutor.
I became a member of the Georgia Bar in 2009 after graduating from Georgia State University College of Law where I now serve as an Adjunct Professor, teaching a lawyering advocacy class to second-year law students.
I was fortunate to have lots of mentors and legal experiences that helped shape my path to becoming Gwinnett’s Solicitor-General:
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Following law school, I cut my teeth practicing law as a public defender handling felony and misdemeanor crimes.
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In 2014, I transitioned into prosecution when I joined the Dekalb Solicitor-General’s Office as an Assistant Solicitor-General. I was assigned to the Special Victims Unit where I handled cases involving domestic violence, crimes against vulnerable victims, elder abuse, stalking, and animal cruelty.
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In 2018, I joined the Gwinnett Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, where I worked as a Senior Assistant District Attorney, handling various felony cases.
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In 2021, I returned to DeKalb County as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Crime Strategies and Community Partnerships Unit, giving me greater opportunities to engage with the community while continuing prosecutorial work.
I'm a nationally recognized expert on Elder Abuse and Domestic Violence laws.
In 2017, I joined a multi-disciplinary team consisting of prosecutors, law enforcement officers, social workers, and medical professionals from across the country, teaching on best practices for prosecuting elder abuse cases. As part of this team, I travel the country conducting trainings and teaching at conferences. And locally, I was part of a team that helped train hundreds of law enforcement officers in DeKalb County on recognizing and investigating elder abuse crimes.
I also helped revise a national curriculum funded by the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women that is used to teach prosecutors on best practices in handling elder abuse cases.
I was elected solicitor to restore integrity to the office & bring much needed reforms...and it's working.
I believe thriving communities are made possible when people feel safe. We can’t incarcerate ourselves to safer communities, but we can address the root causes of crime. We can break the cycle of crime by protecting victims and holding people accountable while still providing tools for them to be productive members of society.
In my first term as Solicitor-General, I fought to deliver meaningful criminal justice reforms that disrupts the cycle of crime and creates a more fair and equitable system. These reforms centered on the implementation of policies designed to help people get off the hamster wheel of recidivism, eliminating the procedural hurdles that ripens conditions in creating case backlogs, and more efficiently prioritizing resources to address the most serious crimes.
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My team and I inherited a mountainous backlog of cases, which we fought for and won resources vital in pursuing justice on those cases. We deepened our relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to keep Gwinnett safe and deliver justice for victims.
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My office treats every case with the understanding that there are real people involved. As such, there are no blanket filing policies, remedies are issued in proportion to the public safety concern, and we expanded the Office’s diversion program for low-level offenders offering more culturally relevant services providers.
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To help reduce crime through fair prosecution, we run a fast track jail court minimizing the life disruption for non-violent, low-level offenders. Not only does this program ensure a speedier processing, it frees up resources, enabling the county jail to focus on the most serious threats to the public safety.
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I understand well that interrupting cycles of violence relies heavily on our ability to provide well-rounded and immediate services to victims of crime. In my first year as Solicitor, we elevated staff training requirements in an effort to provide comprehensive, culturally relevant, and trauma-informed services for victims. Under my leadership, all victim advocates are nationally credentialled and cases are conducted in compliance with Marsy’s Law.
These are just a few small changes that have had a great impact on the lives of many. And we’re just getting started.
Which brings me to you...
It is my honor to serve Gwinnett County as Solicitor-General. I would love to have your support in serving you for another term to continue the work of making our county more safe and compassionate in its administration of the law and in service to crime victims..
Whether you make a donation, volunteer, endorse my re-election, or show your support with a yard sign–it all makes a difference.
It is the difference that helps make Gwinnett County the Gold Standard. A thriving county and premier place to live, work, play, and visit.
Through my work as Solicitor-General and out on the trail, I plan to continue to earn your support.
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