Search Gwinnett County Phone Directory

Gwinnett County is one of the largest counties in Georgia, with more than one million residents spread across the northeast side of metro Atlanta. This phone directory covers court offices, the clerk of court, the recorder's court, and key county departments in Gwinnett County. You will find direct phone lines, mailing addresses, and office hours for the people who handle public records and court filings. The county seat is Lawrenceville, and most county offices are based there. Use the numbers and links on this page to reach the right office the first time.

Gwinnett County Clerk of Court Phone Directory

The Clerk of Court in Gwinnett County is Tiana P. Garner. Her office sits at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville. This is the main hub for civil filings, criminal filings, deed records, notary appointments, and a long list of other court services. The general phone line is (770) 822-8100. Most people start here when they need to reach the court system. If you know which division you need, calling the direct line will save you time and keep you from being put on hold or bounced around between staff members.

The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Walk-ins are welcome during those hours. If you plan to mail a request, send it to P.O. Box 372, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The fax line is (770) 822-8200. Most types of court filings and records requests can be started over the phone or by mail, but some things still need to be done in person at the courthouse. Check with the clerk's office first if you are not sure.

The Gwinnett County Clerk of Court website lists all the services and divisions within the office.

That page breaks down the different areas the clerk handles, from passport services to adoptions and appeals. It is the best starting point for finding direct contact info for a specific division.

Gwinnett County Phone Numbers by Department

Gwinnett County splits its court functions across several divisions. Each one has its own phone line and staff. The civil division is run by Christy McCullouch and can be reached at (770) 822-8110. Call this number for questions about civil case filings, lawsuits, and name changes. The criminal division falls under Elizabeth McGee and picks up at (770) 822-8120. Use that line for criminal case records, sentencing documents, and other criminal filings. Marriage licenses go through a separate line at (770) 822-8130.

Beyond those main lines, the clerk's office has more specialized divisions. Magistrate civil matters are handled by Sherrie Lewis. Magistrate criminal cases go through Lisa Hopkins and Lisa Bradford. The juvenile division is run by Brensen Feese. Garnishments fall under Amber Ledford. Deed records are handled by Wendy Marsh. The Board of Equalization is managed by L.D. Avery-Carter. Appeals and records go through Stephanie Lanier. Each of these divisions can be reached through the main number at (770) 822-8100, or you can ask for the division by name when you call.

The Gwinnett County Court administration page provides a full breakdown of each division and the staff who run them.

That page is updated by the court system and reflects current staffing. If a division head changes, it will show up there first.

Recorder's Court Phone Directory in Gwinnett

Gwinnett County has a separate Recorder's Court that handles traffic cases, code violations, and certain misdemeanors. This court runs independently from the Superior Court and has its own clerk and phone lines. Jeff C. West serves as the Clerk of Recorder's Court. The court is at 115 Stone Mountain Street in Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The phone number is (877) 794-0988, which is a toll-free line.

You can also reach the Recorder's Court by email at recorderscourtinfo@gwinnettcounty.com. This is a good option when you need to ask a quick question about a case number or find out your court date. Response times vary, but email tends to work well for straightforward questions. For anything urgent, call the toll-free number during business hours. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70, records held by the Recorder's Court are public unless a specific exemption applies, and you can request copies through the same open records process that covers all county offices.

Traffic cases make up a large share of what this court handles. If you got a ticket in Gwinnett County, this is where your case will be heard. The court also deals with county ordinance violations and certain state misdemeanor charges. For felony or serious criminal matters, those go through the Superior Court system instead.

Search Gwinnett Phone Directory Records Online

The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority, or GSCCCA, runs a statewide records system that covers every county in the state. This is one of the most useful tools for looking up records in Gwinnett County without making a trip to the courthouse. You can search for real estate records, liens, UCCs, and court filings through the GSCCCA search portal. Basic lookups are free. Some document images need a paid account.

The GSCCCA page for Gwinnett County shows the clerk's contact details and links directly to the county records system.

This page confirms the clerk's name, address, and phone number. It also provides a direct path into the records database for Gwinnett County. The GSCCCA system goes back several decades for most record types and is kept in sync with what the local clerk files. Georgia law under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-71 requires agencies to make records available within three business days of a request, and the GSCCCA portal helps meet that standard by putting many filings online for instant access.

Gwinnett County Court Portal

Gwinnett County also runs its own court portal for case lookups. The Gwinnett County eCourt portal lets you search for civil and criminal cases filed in the county. You can look up a case by party name, case number, or filing date. The results show case status, hearing dates, and the names of parties and attorneys.

The portal is free to use. It does not replace the need to call the clerk for certain types of information, but it handles most basic case lookups. If you need a certified copy of a document, you will still need to go through the clerk's office at (770) 822-8100 or visit in person at 75 Langley Drive. But for quick checks on case status or finding a case number before you call, the portal is the way to go. Records shown on the portal fall under Georgia's public access rules, and the system reflects what has been filed with the court.

Gwinnett County Contact Information

The Gwinnett Courts contact page pulls together phone numbers, addresses, and email contacts for the entire court system in one place.

This is a helpful page to bookmark if you deal with Gwinnett County courts on a regular basis. It covers the Superior Court, Magistrate Court, Juvenile Court, and related offices. All of the phone numbers listed on that page go to offices inside the Gwinnett County court system. Hours are the same across the board: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The courts are closed on state holidays. If you call outside of business hours, most lines have a voicemail option, and staff will return your call on the next business day.

For general county government questions that fall outside the court system, the main Gwinnett County phone number is 770.822.8000. That line connects to the county switchboard, and an operator can direct you to any department. This is useful when you are not sure which office handles your particular question or when you need a department that is not part of the court system, like code enforcement, tax assessment, or public works.

Gwinnett County Open Records Requests

Georgia's Open Records Act gives the public the right to inspect and copy most government records. The full law is found at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 through § 50-18-74. In Gwinnett County, the designated open records officer is Meagean Diaz. You can email her at Meagean.Diaz@GwinnettCounty.com or call the general county line at 770.822.8000 to start a request. The county also runs an online open records portal to make the process easier.

The Gwinnett County open records page walks you through the steps for submitting a request.

The county says it plainly on that page: "To assist individuals seeking our public records, Gwinnett County offers an online open records portal." Using the portal speeds things up. You can track the status of your request and get documents sent to you digitally in many cases. Under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-73, the county can charge reasonable fees for searching and copying records, but the fees must reflect actual costs. If your request is large, the county will give you an estimate before doing the work so there are no surprises.

Police records work a bit differently. Initial incident and accident reports are available at seven locations throughout the county. You do not always need to file a formal open records request for a basic police report. Check with the police precinct nearest to where the incident occurred, or call the main county line for direction. For more detailed investigative files or records that are part of an ongoing case, you will need to go through the formal open records process. O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72 lists the exemptions that apply, including records from active criminal investigations.

Georgia Records Laws for Gwinnett County

Every records request in Gwinnett County is governed by state law. The Open Records Act at O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 establishes that public records belong to the people of Georgia. Government offices are custodians, not owners. They cannot refuse access without citing a specific exemption from the statute. The full text of the Open Records Act is available online and covers definitions, exemptions, enforcement, and penalties.

The law requires a response within three business days. That does not mean the records must be produced in three days. It means the office must acknowledge your request and either provide the records or tell you when they will be ready. Gwinnett County generally meets this deadline. For simple requests, you might get your records the same day. Larger requests take more time, and the office will let you know what to expect.

If a request is denied, you have the right to appeal. The law allows you to take the matter to Superior Court and ask a judge to order the release of the records. If the court finds that the denial was improper, the agency may have to pay your legal fees. This enforcement mechanism keeps the process honest and gives requesters real recourse when things go wrong.

Cities in Gwinnett County

Gwinnett County contains several cities that have their own page in this phone directory. All of these cities fall under the Gwinnett County Clerk of Court for court records, deed filings, and other county-level services. Contact the clerk at (770) 822-8100 if you need help figuring out which office handles your area.

Nearby Counties

Several counties border Gwinnett County in the metro Atlanta area. If the record or office you need is not in Gwinnett, it may fall under one of these neighboring counties. Each has its own clerk office, phone numbers, and court system.