New pathway emerges for some misdemeanor defendants in Gwinnett
The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office has expanded its use of pre-trial diversion as part of a broader effort to resolve certain misdemeanor cases more efficiently, officials said. Since taking office, Lisamarie Bristol...
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Gwinnett County Solicitor-General expands pre-trial diversion program
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General’s Office announced it would expand a pre-trial diversion program to resolve misdemeanor cases more efficiently and fairly. According to the office, Solicitor-General Lisamarie Bristol...
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Solicitor’s Office Continues Expansion of Pre-Trial Diverson Program
(Lawrenceville, Ga., March 5, 2026) – Since taking office, Solicitor-General Lisamarie Bristol has expanded the use of pre-trial diversion as part of a broader effort to resolve appropriate misdemeanor cases efficiently and...
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Expansion on the Pre-Trial Diversion Program
News Release: The Solicitor’s Office is continuing the expansion of our Pre-Trial Diversion Program, providing eligible individuals charged with certain non-violent offenses the opportunity to complete program requirements instead of going through...
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Join us in welcoming Shelly Faulk, our new Director of Training and Development!
Join us in welcoming Shelly Faulk, our new Director of Training and Development. Director Faulk comes to our office with over 20 years of prosecutorial experience, handling both felony and misdemeanor cases...
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Solicitor General Lisamarie N. Bristol Discusses the Impact of the Dog Days of Summer Donation Drive for Ahimsa House with North Gwinnett Voice!
Click this link to read the entire article: Gwinnett Solicitor-General Bristol donates pet supplies to support domestic violence survivors and their pets – North Gwinnett Voice Solicitor General Lisamarie N. Bristol spoke...
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Gwinnett solicitor says she has no jurisdiction in case involving journalist facing deportation
Gwinnett County Solicitor General Lisamarie Bristol is clarifying that her office is not involved with charges that have been filed against a Hispanic journalist who was arrested in DeKalb County in mid-June...
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Peachtree Corners Magazine – Inside the Solicitor General’s Office
On this episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini speaks with Gwinnett County Solicitor General Lisamarie Bristol about her work addressing the county’s growing case volume and implementing new justice initiatives. From launching a public resource website to...
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GWINNETT SOLICITOR GENERAL LAUNCHES SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
Office prioritizing justice for sensitive misdemeanor cases (Lawrenceville, Ga., April 30, 2025) – The Gwinnett Solicitor General’s Office has launched a Special Victims Unit to better serve victims of sensitive misdemeanor offenses...
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