DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center (DCCAC)

Director Chandra P. Wilson

Chandra P. Wilson serves as Director of the DeKalb County Child Advocacy Center (DCCAC), a multidisciplinary legal office representing children in dependency proceedings in DeKalb County, Georgia. She has led the office since November 2019.

As Director, Ms. Wilson oversees a team of approximately 30 professionals, including attorneys, paralegals, investigators, social workers, and administrative staff. She provides strategic direction for litigation practice, multidisciplinary coordination, policy implementation, budget oversight, performance management, and stakeholder engagement. Under her leadership, the DCCAC maintains a rigorous standard of child-centered advocacy while ensuring compliance with statutory mandates and court protocols.

Ms. Wilson has been a member of the Georgia Bar since 1997 and is admitted to practice before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. Her career reflects almost three decades of dedicated public service in the practice areas of child welfare, criminal defense and family law.  Her professional background provides her with comprehensive courtroom experience across juvenile and criminal systems, as well as a deep understanding of trial advocacy and complex case management.

A graduate of the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, Ms. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kentucky State University. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, including the Child Protection Law Section, and has served as a speaker for statewide Court Improvement Initiative meetings, contributing to systemic improvements in child welfare practice.

Ms. Wilson’s leadership philosophy centers on strategic governance, professional excellence, and ensuring that every child represented by the DCCAC receives informed, consistent, and effective advocacy.