--- title: "Nora Polk | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/nora-polk" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-25" --- # Nora Polk DeKalb County Superior Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: DeKalb County Superior Court - State: Georgia - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-08-25 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - In 2010, she was selected as a part-time Associate Magistrate Judge in DeKalb County, later becoming Supervising Judge for Magistrate Court in 2016 - In 2007, she co-founded Ashby & Polk, LLC, practicing in areas including family violence, housing, consumer law, public benefits, disability, wills, trusts, estate planning, guardianship, probate, elder law, divorce, custody, legitimation, and child support Judge Polk also held the role of a Guardian Ad Litem in domestic relations cases, an Ombudsman in bankruptcy cases involving patient care, and a Hearing Officer in public housing informal review hearings. - Judge Polk has also established several Access to Justice programs to assist the public ### Education - University of Cincinnati College of Law — J.D. - Judge Nora Polk, a native of Texas, received her B.A. from Texas A&M University ### Additional information - She has been elected to her current position, winning the general election for the Georgia 4th Superior Court District Stone Mountain Circuit on May 21, 2024. - Trained mediator and has extensive experience in dispute resolution. - Judge Polk initially worked for the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office for several months after law school before accepting a fellowship at Atlanta Legal Aid Society (ALAS). - Trainer for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and participates in programs supporting youth, including school visits and mock trial competitions. - Began her legal career at the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office and then joined the Atlanta Legal Aid Society (ALAS), where she worked for over eight years as a fellow, staff attorney, and supervising attorney. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic devices and recording Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording devices and courtroom access Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/63e69f7d7091b20011fdf1d1/) - [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/63e69f7d7091b20011fdf1d1/) - [Superior Court of DeKalb County official judicial roster](https://dekalbgasuperiorcourt.gov/home/judges/judge-nora-polk/) - [DeKalb Superior Court Division 8 directory](https://dekalbgasuperiorcourt.gov/office-of-court-administration/directory/) - [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules) - [Supreme Court of Georgia, New Rule 22 approved for use of recording devices in courtrooms](https://www.gasupreme.us/new-rule-22/) - [Georgia Courts Directory](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/63e69f7d7091b20011fdf1d1/) - [Judge Nora Polk – Superior Court](https://dekalbgasuperiorcourt.gov/home/judges/judge-nora-polk) - [Official biography source for Nora Polk](https://dekalbgasuperiorcourt.gov/home/judges/judge-nora-polk/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/nora-polk", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/nora-polk", "name": "Nora Polk | KnowJudges", "description": "Nora Polk, DeKalb County Superior Court. 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Collected April 9, 2026 compilation; amendments effective November 5, 2026 are future on this collection date and are not applied. Section-specific exceptions, waivers, later amendments and case orders remain applicable. This is a source excerpt, not an exhaustive statement of the rule. [Official source](https://assets.georgiacourts.gov/4/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/14025702/UNIFORM-SUPERIOR-COURT-RULES-2026_04_09.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.