(Lawrenceville, Ga.,  April 20, 2026) – Gwinnett County mourns the loss of Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Deborah Fluker, who passed away Saturday following a courageous battle with cancer.

Judge Fluker, elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024, made history as the first African American Superior Court Judge in the County. Throughout her distinguished legal career, she was known for her fairness, integrity and unwavering commitment to justice.
Before taking the bench, Judge Fluker served in multiple prosecutorial roles, including as an Assistant District Attorney in Hall, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. She also broke barriers as the first African American municipal court judge for the city of Suwanee and the first African American female municipal court judge for the city of Dacula. 

Since joining the bench in 2021, Judge Fluker served the community with wisdom and a deep sense of purpose, leaving a lasting impact on the lives she touched and the justice she upheld.

“Judge Deborah Fluker didn’t just serve on the bench, she changed it. She brought integrity, wisdom and a fearless commitment to justice that shaped our courts and our community,” said Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “As a trailblazer and barrier-breaker, she opened doors that will not close again. Her legacy will be felt for generations in the lives she touched and the path she paved. Our County is stronger because of her service, and we mourn her loss deeply.”

Judge Fluker’s legacy extends beyond the courtroom. She was a dedicated public servant, a barrier-breaker and a respected member of the legal community whose influence will continue to shape Gwinnett County for generations.

She is survived by her husband, Reginald Fluker, and their two children, Adrian and Aundraya.  

Details regarding the memorial service will be shared as they become available.