Honoring Extraordinary Women Making Meaningful Change
Join us on March 28 at 5:30 pm for an unforgettable evening of influence, legacy, and purpose. We are honoring remarkable women, including Gwinnett County Solicitor General Lisamarie Bristol, for their leadership and service.
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 said she has increased the use of diversion programs designed to give eligible defendants an alternative to traditional prosecution while still requiring accountability. […]
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 has expanded the pre-trial diversion program as part of a broader effort to resolve appropriate misdemeanor cases more quickly. The pre-trial program allows […]
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 fairly under the law. “The goal is to evaluate each case individually and apply the law in a way that is both fair […]
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 the traditional court process. This initiative promotes accountability, rehabilitation, and more effective use of court resources while helping strengthen our community. Read the […]
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 throughout Georgia. Director Faulk hopes to use her extensive experience in and out of the courtroom to educate attorneys at all levels in […]
Office and Courts Closure – 01/26
Gwinnett County Courts (https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/) will be closed on Monday, January 26. All court hearings and trials are canceled. The courthouse will be closed for court business, including courts located in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, the Nash Court Building, the Recorder’s Court and Juvenile Court Building, as well as the Clerk of Court and […]
Listen to Lisamarie on Local Podcasts!
Gwinnett County Solicitor General Lisamarie Bristol has been out and about with popular podcasters! Watch or listen to Lisamarie on the episode “Inside the Solicitor’s Office: A Conversation with Gwinnett County Solicitor Lisamarie Bristol” with Lawyers Without Billboards! Tune in to the latest Conversations with Ku for an interview episode featuring Lisamarie Bristol! They discuss […]
SOLICITOR’S OFFICE HOSTS DASH 4 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHECK PRESENTATION
(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 16, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office will award proceeds from its Dash 4 Domestic Violence 5K to three local nonprofits during a check presentation on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center auditorium. Proceeds from this year’s event will be presented to Mosaic Georgia, Partnership […]
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 with the North Gwinnett Voice about our Dog Days of Summer Donation Drive and the presentation of the donated items to @Ahimsa House. […]