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Municipal Court Department

The Lithonia Municipal Court has jurisdiction over traffic violations, city ordinance cases, and certain misdemeanor offenses occurring within the City of Lithonia.

 

Language Interpreter Services

Interpreter services are available upon request. To ensure accommodations, please contact the court clerk as soon as possible to make your request.

 

Citations and Payments

Citations issued by Lithonia Police officers will include a court appearance date and time.

  • If your citation requires a mandatory court appearance, you must appear on the scheduled date.
  • If your citation does not require a court appearance, you may pay the fine online or in person.

Payment Options:

  • Online: lithoniapay.com
  • Phone: 844-300-6218
  • In-Person: 6920 Main Street, Lithonia, GA 30058

Mandatory Court Appearance Violations

Some violations require a mandatory appearance in court, including but not limited to:

  • No insurance
  • Suspended license
  • Suspended tag
  • Reckless driving
  • DUI
  • City ordinance violations

Court Schedule

Court is held on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Friday of each month (subject to change on holidays).

  • 1st & 2nd Friday: 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
  • 4th Friday (Trial Calendar): 9:00 a.m.
  • The 2025 Municipal Court calendar dates can be found here: 2025 Court Dates

Court Staff

  • Court Clerk: Faye Brantley (part-time) – Oversees daily court operations
  • Judge: Tunde Akinyele (part-time, presides on court days)
  • Solicitor: Michael Huening (part-time, present on court days)