BAR MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Georgia  (1995)
Federal Northern District of Georgia  (1996)
Georgia Court of Appeals  (1998)
Supreme Court of Georgia (2001)
Certified Municipal Court Judge  (2005)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Gwinnett Bar AssociationGwinnett Criminal Defense Bar AssociationGeorgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersForsyth County Defense BarCriminal Law Section Georgia BarFamily Law Section of Georgia BarCouncil of Municipal Court Judges
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP CHAIRS
District 4 Representative – Council Municipal Court Judges  (2010)
Commission on Interpreters – Municipal Court Chair – Five year appointment  (2010)
Gwinnett County Criminal Defense Bar – President  (2009-2010),
President Elect (2008-2009) Vice-President  (2007-2008)
EDUCATION
  • NHTSA – Certification on DUI Detection – 2010
    Savannah, Georgia
  • Certificate of Training Municipal Court Judge – 2005
    ICJE – UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
  • Juris Doctor – 1995
    Nova Southeastern University
  • FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement) – 1990
    Certification (Department of Corrections)
  • Bachelor of Health Science – Rehabilitative Services/Counseling – 1989
    University of Florida
EMPLOYMENT
  • Judge, Municipal Court of Doraville  (2005 – present)
    CITY OF DORAVILLE,  DORAVILLE, GA
    Appointed by the City of Doraville.
  • Public Defender – City of Doraville  (2001 – 2005)
    NORMAN H. CUADRA, P.C, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
    Appointed
  • Attorney  (1997- present)
    NORMAN H. CUADRA, P.C, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
    General practice with an emphasis on criminal and domestic law.  Extensive jury and non-trial experience, Guardian ad Litem investigation and appellate experience with the Georgia Supreme Court, Georgia Court of Appeals, and Certiorari application to U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Partner, Attorney  (1995-1997)
    KELLEMAN & CUADRA, P.C, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
    General practice with an emphasis on criminal, domestic and personal injury litigation.
  • Certified Legal Intern, Prosecutor  (1994)
    BROWARD COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
    Prosecuted and maintained a misdemeanor caseload and represented the State of Florida in jury and non-jury trials and miscellaneous hearings.  Later Ultimately assigned to Elderly Abuse Section.
  • Felony Probation Officer  (1990-1992)
    DOC – STATE OF FLORIDA, ORLANDO, FL
    Maintained a specialized felony, youth-offender (gang), caseload for supervision.  Assisted in the maintenance and execution of in-house offender drug screening program.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Campaign Manager – DeKalb State Court Judge Johnny Panos (2001-2004)
Riverside Elementary School Council Member  (2007-2011)
Gwinnett County Pro Bono Project
Quest Mentor Program – Gwinnett County  (2004-2008)
Atlanta Fire Soccer Coach
Gwinnett and DeKalb Mock Trial Evaluator/JudgeGator Alumni AssociationDelta Upsilon FraternityICLE Speaker  (2005-2007)