About Me

about me

Daryl Manns has an extensive legal background, having served as the Chief Assistant District Attorney and overseeing the Drug and Gang Taskforce for the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit. He has also worked as an Assistant District Attorney in the Houston Judicial Circuit and has experience in private practice handling civil and criminal cases.

Throughout his career, Daryl has been involved in coaching high school mock trial teams and mentoring aspiring legal professionals. He has served on the Executive Board of the Greater Atlanta Black Prosecutors Association.

Daryl is a graduate of Morehouse College and Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, where he was the Student Bar Association President. During his time in law school, he interned with the Houston Judicial Circuit, focusing on Juvenile Court cases and strengthening his commitment to serving individuals in the criminal justice system. He also gained valuable experience representing indigent defendants as a summer intern with the Allen County Public Defenders’ Office.

frequently asked questions

Accountability, Service, and Justice and equality for all with an emphasis on returning safety to the community.
I plan to work faithfully for all the citizens of Gwinnett County, and fully account for all of the resources entrusted to me by being out front and in the courtroom prosecuting cases. I will lead by example and strive to serve all of the citizens of Gwinnett County.
I have over 25 years of trial experience. I have tried felony cases both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney. I have served on active duty as a military lawyer in a combat zone during Operation Dessert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, where I represented both the Government and active duty service members. While on active duty I appeared in court in behalf of service members.

 We need to utilize all technology to help fight crime and prosecute criminal cases. I will spend time bringing new technology on line to help fight crime and prosecute criminal cases.