DeKalb County Solicitor-General's Office
Shari Amour Jones (Scales) has a diverse work experience primarily in the legal field. Shari Amour started their career as a Student Activities Coordinator at Clark Atlanta University from 2010 to 2012. Following this, they worked as Owner/Attorney at Law at Legacy Law & Associates, LLC from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2020, they served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney at the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. In 2021, they worked as a Senior Assistant District Attorney at the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office before joining the DeKalb County Solicitor-General's Office as a Deputy Chief in March 2021.
Shari Amour Jones (Scales) completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Theatre/Theater at Clark Atlanta University in 2007. Later on, they pursued their Doctor of Law (JD) degree at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, which they completed in 2010.
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DeKalb County Solicitor-General's Office
The Office of the DeKalb County Solicitor-General, under the direction of Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling, prosecutes more than 13,000 misdemeanor crimes committed in DeKalb County each year. These cases include domestic violence, elder abuse, cruelty to children, vehicular homicide, drunk driving, harassment and stalking, trespassing and animal cruelty. This Office is also responsible for the prosecution of county ordinance violations, which combined with misdemeanors, affect the quality of life for DeKalb County’s more than 750,000 citizens. The Office of the Solicitor-General diligently works to make a better, safer DeKalb County by preventing and deterring criminal activity through professional and impartial prosecution of crimes. The Office and its staff are committed to upholding the laws and statutes of Georgia and DeKalb County, while closely working with our police and communities to develop strategies that prevent crimes before they occur. It takes a dedicated team to keep DeKalb safe. The entire staff of the Office of the Solicitor-General – including prosecutors, investigators, victim-witness advocates, community liaisons and legal assistants – is devoted to holding offenders accountable. Get to know your partners in crime prevention at the Office of the DeKalb Solicitor-General. Contact us with questions or concerns by calling 404-371-2201 or send email to: solicitorinfo@dekalbcountyga.gov.