One on One with Elaine Amankwah Nietmann By Our Town Gwinnett Staff
Our Town Gwinnett (OTG): Please tell our readers a little about yourself. Who were your mentors and role models? Elaine Amankwah Nietmann (EAN): I am a candidate for Gwinnett County State Court Judge. I have four children with my husband of thirteen years, one of whom has special needs. I immigrated to the United States at the young age of nine years from Ghana, West Africa. My grandparents raised me when I lived in Ghana. My grandfather was the son of the Asante King Prempeh I and a Supreme Court Judge of Ghana. He instilled in me from a very young age a sense of justice that motivated me to go to law school when I became an adult. When I relocated to the United States, the hard work of my parents, working two to three jobs to provide for our large family, and their willingness to serve others ingrained in me a dedicated work ethic that I have carried throughout my life. OTG: Describe some of the struggles you’ve encountered and how you overcame them. EAN: I initially struggled with my son’s autism diagnosis as it came with several challenges. I had to put my faith and trust in God, and with hard work, encouragement, and the help of others, I was able to help my son achieve several goals and receive treatment for his special needs. The process taught me patience, faith, love, and trust in the community. I learned to celebrate progress no matter how minor or slow it came. OTG: What are your favorite things to do? EAN: I love to garden. I enjoy both indoor and outdoor gardening. OTG: What role does community play in your life? EAN: The community has kept my family and I safe, healthy, and happy. We have been blessed by all the activities Gwinnett County has had to offer us. We have enjoyed and experienced growth in Gwinnett County’s summer camps, sports, swim teams, Vacation Bible Schools, festivals, and so much more. OTG: How do you give back to your community? EAN: I give back to my community through my legal services. For the past several years, I have dedicated my law practice to civil, family,
and public defense work. I have been a conflict public defender for the State of Georgia. I also volunteer as guardian ad litem for Gwinnett County Probate Court. In my own private cases I have taken on clients that could not afford to pay my full retainer up front or sometimes could not afford to pay my retainer at all. I have traveled to the homes and care facilities of the elderly to assist them with completing their Wills, Georgia Advance Directives, and Power of Attorney documents. OTG: What things are you most excited about in the future? EAN: I am excited about the plans God has in store for me in the future. As a Christian I have a strong faith ethic that I will always be taken care of and protected. I am excited about my judicial race. My background and experience have prepared me well to become Gwinnett County’s next state court judge, and I look forward to assuming that role. I am excited about my family and look forward to watching my children grow up in Gwinnett County. More information at https://www.elainenietmann4judge.com/
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