Deborah R. Fluker at a glance
- Current role
- Former Judge
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- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Former
Deborah R. Fluker
Former Judge · Gwinnett County Superior Court
Judicial assignments
- Gwinnett Judicial CircuitJudgeSource checked October 15, 2026. Roster source 1 · Roster source 2
These published assignments do not certify a complete bench.
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Deborah R. Fluker passed away on April 18, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer, leaving a lasting legacy in the legal community of Gwinnett County
- She was first elected to the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit Superior Court in 2020 and re-elected in 2024, making history as the county’s first African American Superior Court Judge
- She also broke barriers as the first African American municipal court judge for the cities of Suwanee and Dacula, and later held the role of a Gwinnett County Magistrate Judge
Education
Additional information
- Before ascending to the Superior Court bench, Judge Fluker served in multiple prosecutorial roles, including as an Assistant District Attorney in Hall, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties.
- There is no publicly available information in the sources reviewed regarding Judge Deborah Fluker’s membership in any sorority.
- Her professional legacy is well-documented, but details about Greek life affiliations, if any, are not reported in the news or official obituaries
- Even while undergoing cancer treatment, she remained dedicated to her judicial duties, continuing to serve on the bench Judge Fluker was celebrated for her leadership, mentorship, and the high standards she set in her courtroom, which inspired attorneys and colleagues across the region.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
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 ↗
Statewide
For Georgia Superior Court proceedings, statewide Rule 22 governs recording devices and courtroom recording; counsel should confirm judge approval and courtroom conditions before using recording, photographic, or comparable electronic presentation equipment.
The new version will take effect on May 1, 2018.Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗
Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Gov. Kemp Announces Gwinnett Superior Court Appointments
Gwinnett Superior Court Appointments source · HTML · Source checked October 6, 2026
View Gov. Kemp Announces Gwinnett Superior Court Appointments ↗