Hon. Gregory A. Adams

Judge Gregory A. Adams is a distinguished jurist with a career spanning over three decades in the criminal justice system. He began as a prosecuting attorney in DeKalb County and later served as Chief Judge of the DeKalb County Juvenile Court. Adams has also served as a Superior Court Judge in DeKalb County, and has held leadership positions as Past President of both the DeKalb Lawyers Association and the DeKalb Bar Association, as well as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and has been recognized for his commitment to rehabilitation and second chances.

Achievements:
- First African American jurist to have a portrait displayed in a DeKalb County building.
- First to have a building named in his honor, the Gregory A. Adams Juvenile Justice Center.
- Distinguished Alumni Community Service Award from Georgia State University.

Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Georgia State University.
- Juris Doctor, University of Georgia School of Law.

Experience:
- Prosecuting Attorney, DeKalb County.
- Chief Judge, DeKalb County Juvenile Court.
- Superior Court Judge, DeKalb County.
- Past President, DeKalb Lawyers Association.
- Past President, DeKalb Bar Association.
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia.