What Judges & Courts Are Saying About Mask Up for Justice

“Your support for safe court proceedings sends a very important message at a very critical time.”

Chief Justice Harold D. Melton, Supreme Court of Georgia

“We appreciate your efforts in keeping everyone safe.”

Justice Ken Hodges, Court of Appeals of Georgia

“Thank you, everyone. We really need these masks and greatly appreciate the combined effort of GTLA and GDLA. Please pass along our Circuit’s gratitude to your members.”

Judge Benjamin A. Land, Superior Court, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit

“This is amazing. Y’all rock. Thanks so much. This will certainly help us get up and running again safely.”

— Judge Dax E. Lopez, State Court of DeKalb County

“Thanks so much for all of your help.”

— Judge Robert W. Chasteen, Cordele Judicial Circuit

“Mask Up For Justice is a wonderful program and a great opportunity for lawyers to help keep the wheels of justice turning during this difficult time. Thank you for the masks and PPE. I can assure you that it will be put to good use.”

— Judge Rachel Krause, Superior Court of Fulton County

“Thank you so much for your help and for the collective efforts of the groups involved.”

— Judge Victoria Darrisaw, Superior Court of Dougherty County

“I truly appreciate all that you are doing for the judiciary and the courts generally. I can’t thank you enough!”

— Judge David L. Mincey, Superior Court, Macon Judicial Circuit

“A word of appreciation… Thank you and your respective organizations for the masks and PPE from Mask Up For Justice! This has certainly been a trying time for all trying to figure out how to navigate the courts during this pandemic, and we certainly appreciate any assistance. With jury trials resuming soon in our area, we are appreciative of the efforts you all have made in trying to ensure that court is conducted as safely as possible.

Your joint collaboration only further confirms the good we all know lawyers can accomplish when we apply ourselves to a problem, especially when we do so cooperatively.”

— Judge Currie M. Mingledorff, II, Piedmont Judicial Circuit

“I just received the masks and PPE from Mask Up for Justice. How thoughtful! As we are starting back on a limited basis for more in-person proceedings and trials, these will certainly come in handy. Thank you GTLA and GDLA.”

— Susan E. Edlein, Chief Judge, State Court of Fulton County

“Thanks for this generous effort on behalf of the courts and those who depend on them.”

— Gil McBride, Chief Judge, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit

“I just want to thank you for what you are doing!”

— Judge Ronnie Lewis, Magistrate Court of Appling County

“We need Clear Masks for attorneys trying jury trials, witnesses in jury trials and jurors. Please know that we appreciate the donation!”

— Solicitor General Pamela Bettis, Henry County State Court

“Just THANK YOU!! These masks will allow jurors to hear testimony and very importantly to see the facial expressions while testimony is given. Thank you so much for the opportunity that you have given us.”

— Ed Berry, Court Administrator, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit

“Thank you so much. We are grateful for this resource and the work that you all are doing. Many thanks to you all for doing this!”

— David Summerlin, Court Administrator, Atlanta Judicial Circuit

“This assistance is very much appreciated! We are grateful for whatever you can provide.”

— T.J. BeMent, District Court Administrator, Tenth Judicial District

“Our jurors will be appearing for in person trials. In order to best protect our citizens, we need to be able to provide face coverings for everyone. It will be an incredible help to our county government if we have financial assistance in providing face coverings for the public.”

— Amy Bryant, Court Administrator, Cordele Judicial Circuit

“On behalf of the Superior Court Judges of the Augusta Judicial Circuit, I want to thank you for the disposable masks, cotton masks and clear masks provided by your organization. Our circuit has worked diligently to provide access to justice throughout the pandemic and your generous donation assists us in meeting the demands of the citizens of the Augusta Judicial Circuit while complying with CDC guidelines and additional guidance from the Georgia Supreme Court. Again, thank you for your generous contribution.”

— Nolan E. Martin, Court Administrator, Augusta Judicial Circuit

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