Wall Of Support

I support Karlise because I know she is the best person running to become Fulton County’s next superior court judge.  Karlise’s judicial experience and temperament, proven dedication to public service, and broad legal experience make her an excellent candidate for judge.

Hon. Leah Ward Sears, Former Chief Justice, Georgia Supreme Court

Honorary Chairwoman, Committee to Elect Karlise Yvette Grier for Judge, Fulton County Superior Court

I have known Karlise for over 10 years as a friend, colleague, and an attorney. She has a proven record of leadership and service to the families of Fulton County. Her intellect, character, and judicial experience will make her a credit to the bench.

Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy

Karlise Grier is experienced, thoughtful, and fair. She possesses the unique experience of having served both as a litigator and as a Magistrate Judge. As a Judicial Officer, she treated all attorneys and litigants with courtesy and respect. She will be an asset to our court system and to the residents of Fulton County.

Pilar J. Prinz

I support Karlise Grier for Superior Court Judge because I believe she has the heart, mind and spirit of the community as the core of her judgement. I believe she will serve us well; with fairness, justice and equity as the basis of her decision-making.

Rev. Robert H. Hughes

I have worked for the Fulton County Juvenile Court for almost 14 years. I served as a child advocate attorney for 5 years and was named the 2005 Child Advocate of the Year. When I was on leave as a child advocate, Karlise would handle my court cases in my absence. It was so re-assuring to have her representing my kids when I was out. Karlise was incredibly prepared and always advocated for the best interest of the children in court.

Christopher Yokom

Karlise Grier is thorough, fair, and well experienced. In all of my dealings with her as a Judicial Officer, she has consistently treated those before her with fairness and respect. Her extensive experience within the legal field and within the community has given her a superior ability to understand the various issues that will come before the court.

Michelle Harris Jordan
Attorney

I support Karlise Grier for Superior Court Judge because she is a person who is not only highly  qualified by her training and experience but is also someone who will bring a level head and a well developed sense of decency and fairness to the job. We need judges who are smart and decisive, but we also need judges who will treat the people who come before them with dignity and respect. Karlise has all of those qualities and will be a terrific judge. Seth D. Kirschenbaum

Former President, Atlanta Bar Association
www.atlanta-criminal-law.com

I fully support Karlise for Superior Court Judge. I'm not an attorney or in the legal field but I know fairness and good judgement when I see it. Karlise is who we need on the bench in Fulton County.

Khaatim S. El
Atlanta Board of Education
District 2 Representative

I support Karlise because she has judicial experience and the right blend of experience in civil, criminal, and family law cases needed to be a successful Superior Court Judge.

Jeremy P. Burnette
Troutman Sanders LLP

I support Karlise because throughout my involvement with the legal community through the State and local bar associations I have observed her pattern of hard work and service to others. That is important to me, and I believe these qualities will be of great benefit to the citizens of Fulton County.

The Honorable Yolanda K. Johnson
Board Member, Atlanta Public Schools

Karlise possesses a keen intellect coupled with a very even-tempered judicial temperament. I believe she will serve the citizens of Georgia in an exemplary fashion and that she has all the tools to be an outstanding jurist. 

John C. Mayoue
Former Chair, Family Law Section, State Bar of Georgia
http://www.johnmayoue.com/new/index.php
                                                                                                                                                                                                        

I am supporting Karlise Grier because each time I have appeared before her in the Fulton County Family Division, she has treated everyone with courtesy and respect. I have found Karlise to be extremely intelligent, knowledgeable of the law, and insightful. I have been most impressed by her ability to quickly grasp the issues and make sure that all issues are addressed to help our clients make a smooth transition in their lives.

Melody Z.  Richardson
Former Chair, Family Law Section, Atlanta Bar Association
www.prfamilylaw.com

I am a practicing family law attorney. I have been practicing for over 16 years, mostly in the metro-Atlanta area, including the Fulton County Courts. During this time, I have come before Candidate Grier on numerous occasions. Each time, she has remained totally impartial, unbiased, even-handed and detailed in the rendering of her judgments. I have every confidence she will continue to render the same sound judgment if elected to the Superior Court.

Diana Lynch
www.lynchlawgroup.com

With great confidence in the ability, experience, and professionalism of Ms. Karlise Grier, Esq., I support her in her campaign to be a Fulton County Superior Court Judge. In her work as a Fulton County judicial officer, I have observed that she is not biased, has a superior understanding of the law, and makes thoughtful decisions. Her calm and measured demeanor will assist those who stand before her. Ms. Grier's presence on the bench would be an apt continuation of her devotion and service to our community.

Mariel Risner Sivley

Karlise Yvette Grier is enjoying public and private support for her 2010 campaign from a wide cross-section of individuals. A partial list of the people who are publicly supporting Karlise is as follows:

Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears (Ret.) 
     Honorary Chairwoman

Jeremy P. Burnette
     Chairman
 
Shiriki L. Cavitt
     Treasurer

Claudia George Washington & Larry Washington
     Campaign Managers

Henrietta Antoinin
Emily S. Bair
Fannye Hopkins Banks
Michelle Barclay
La Ronda D. Barnes
E. Gayle & Brady Barnett, Jr.
Joycelyn Whitaker Bergeron
C.J. Bland
Daniel A. Bloom
Myrtle Bolden
Councilman Michael Julian Bond
Rep. Tyrone Brooks
Patricia K. Buonodono, P.C.
LaConyea B. Butler, Ph.D.
Pastor Dr. Carlton P. Byrd
Callner, Portnoy & Strawser, P.C.
Kenneth S. Canfield
Eugene P. Chambers, III
John A. Chandler
Robin Frazer Clark
Kathleen B. Connell
Harold T. Daniel, Jr.
Martin Dawe
Larry M. Dingle
Myles E. Eastwood
Deborah S. Ebel
Shiel G. Edlin
Khaatim S. El
Ricki Fairley-Brown
Amir R. Farokhi
Anthony Royce Frazier
Darice Good
Shana Goodson
Jessica Tolbert Godfrey
Jennifer Whitaker Graham
Jwanna King Gray
Vicki Hall
Melanie A. Harrington
Rev. Dr. Michael Neely Harris
Bernadette Hartfield
Dorothye C. Henderson
Charles B. Hess
Sharon Hill
Brian Hooker
Amy Tuckett Howell
Rev. Robert H.  Hughes
William R. Jenkins
Charles Johnson
Diana Rugh Johnson
Norman Johnson, Ph.D.
Kathleen Johnson
Senator Leroy R. Johnson (Ret.)
Yolanda Kay Johnson
Dawn M. Jones
Michelle Harris Jordan
Katherine Griffin Keith
L'Tanya Keith-Robinson
Paul T. Kim
Seth D. Kirschenbaum
Aqualyn Laury
Nancy F. Lawler
Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy
Charles T. Lester
Morris O. Little, Jr.
Von L. Logan
Mary Long
John C. Mayoue
Saniyyah J. McCullough
James J. McGinnis
Anne & Michael McGlamry
Carmen Mullgrav
Jeanette Meyer
George E. Mundy
Dorothy Murphy
Savannah Murphy
Tonya Davis Murphy
Karen Neely
Dadisi Idowu Olutosin
Rev. Dr. Aaron L. Parker
Patrise Perkins-Hooker
Rhonda Braswell Pitts
Brian David Poe
Jacqueline Pollard, Ph.D.
J. J. Poole
Neal K. Pope
Pilar J. Prinz
Anthony Reeves
Melody Z. Richardson
Alycia W. & David E. Robinson, III
Darris Rollins
Kevin A. Ross
Peggy W. Ross
Peter J. Ross
Rita Samuels
Shelley A. Senterfitt
Sumeet Shah
Robert L. Shannon, Jr.
Kenneth L. Shigley
Addie Shopshire-Rolle, Ph.D.
Mariel Risner Sivley
Barry M. Slay
Archer D. Smith, III
Bettye Smith
Louis C. Spelios
Kathryn V. Stanley
Sarah & Samuel Stephens
Leslie E. Stewart
Virginia Taylor
Rev. Byron E. Thomas
Effie Turner
Jacqueline L. Twiggs
Karla Y. Vogel
W. "Sonny" Walker
Edward Washington
Angela Farris Watkins
Traci A. Weiss
Robert G. Wellon
Roderick B. Wilkerson
Ashley Willcott Scott
Rev. Gregory Williams
Frank L. Wilson, III
Geary Woolfolk
William Gerard Wright
Phyllis Bailey Wyatt & Eddie Wyatt
Phyllis E. Wyatt
Andrea Wynn
Christopher Yokom
Carolyn Young