Meet Cassandra
Vision. Innovation. Impact.
You know, when people ask me who I am, I always think about those early days watching my grandfather solve problems on his farm. He had this wonderful approach – ‘Gather-Tinker-Refine’ – and little did I know then how much that would shape my approach to justice today.
I’m Cassandra Kirk, and I have the privilege of serving as your Chief Magistrate Judge of Fulton County.
Governor Deal appointed me as Chief Magistrate Judge, and you, the people of Fulton County, have twice elected me to continue this important work. That trust means everything to me.
What really excites me about this role is the opportunity to make justice work for everyone.
Our court handles over 80,000 cases a year – that’s 80,000 opportunities to help people navigate the justice system.
We’ve taken a practical approach: Inform, Engage, and Empower Our Community. It’s not just a motto – it’s how we work every day.
When I look at what we’ve accomplished together, I’m proud of how we’ve transformed our Magistrate Court.
We pioneered Fulton County’s first Misdemeanor Mental Health Court, celebrating 19 graduation ceremonies that changed lives.
We’ve maintained an 88% case closure rate, even during challenging times.
Through our Resource Fair and community partnerships, we’ve brought services directly to where they’re needed most. And programs like ‘Bang the Gavel’ are preparing our next generation of leaders.
What drives me every day is building an incredible team to meet the challenges of running the busiest Magistrate Court in Georgia.
This isn’t just about running a court – it’s about walking our court into the community.
Together, we’re creating innovative solutions, improving access to justice, and ensuring our services reach every corner of Fulton County.
That’s who I am – someone who believes in the power of accessible justice, practical solutions, and community connection.
Whether I’m at a neighborhood meeting, speaking with local business owners, or working with our dedicated court staff, every day I see opportunities to make our justice system work better for everyone.
And with your support, we’ll keep innovating, serving, and making sure our court system works for all of Fulton County.
