Shawn Ellen LaGrua at a glance
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Shawn Ellen LaGrua
Justice · Supreme Court of Georgia
Available research
Biography
Professional career
- Justice LaGrua grew up in a military family where her father served in the JAG Corps.
- She is an alumna member of Leadership Atlanta, Class of 2012, and served as the Vice Chair of the Criminal Justice Day for 2014-2015 and 2019.
- She served as the Chair of the Judicial Section of the State Bar of Georgia.
- Justice LaGrua also served as the President of the Council of Superior Court Judges in 2019-2020.
- Justice LaGrua was appointed by Governor Deal and re-appointed by Governor Kemp to the Georgia Child Support Commission and served as Chair of the Judicial Council’s Process Servers Committee.
- In 2019, she was appointed by Governor Kemp to serve as a member of the Judicial Nominating Commission.
- From 2004 until 2007, she served as the Solicitor General for DeKalb County.
- Prior to her appointment to the bench, she served as Inspector General for the Georgia Secretary of State.
- She served on the bench in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit until January 2021, having been elected in 2012 and reelected in 2016 and 2020.
- Prior to joining the Supreme Court, Justice LaGrua was appointed to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit by then-Governor Sonny Perdue and was sworn in on June 29, 2010.
- Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua SC Admin 2021-06-07T13:45:51-04:00 Governor Brian Kemp appointed Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua to the Georgia Supreme Court in December 2020, and she was sworn in by Governor Kemp on January 7, 2021.
Judicial service
- Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia
- Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua SC Admin 2021-06-07T13:45:51-04:00 Governor Brian Kemp appointed Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua to the Georgia Supreme Court in December 2020, and she was sworn in by Governor Kemp on January 7, 2021.
- Prior to joining the Supreme Court, Justice LaGrua was appointed to the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit by then-Governor Sonny Perdue and was sworn in on June 29, 2010.
- Justice LaGrua currently serves as the Chair of Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold D.
Courtroom rules and guidance
Electronic Devices And Recording
Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Sources
Supreme Court of Georgia official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked August 22, 2026
https://www.gasupreme.us/court-information/biographies/Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rulesGA SUPREME BIOS
Identity source · HTML · checked August 25, 2026
https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/5ff86d339dd2f7001fee5ac0/ | https://www.gasupreme.us/court-information/biographies/