Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Names First Female Chief Assistant District Attorneys

The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit has announced a historic milestone with the appointment of two female Chief Assistant District Attorneys. Walker County natives Deanna Reisman and Lynsay Chapman are the first women to hold these leadership positions in the circuit’s history. Both prosecutors bring over a decade of experience and a steadfast commitment to upholding the law.

District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller praised their dedication and readiness for the role, stating:
“First I want to thank our outgoing Chief Assistant Kevin Baugh who did an incredible job as Chief and Acting District Attorney during my military deployment. I appreciate his continued leadership in our office especially in leading our Dade County office as the senior resident.

But Ms. Reisman and Ms. Chapman are ready day one to fill his shoes. These two extraordinary leaders embody the very essence of justice and dedication to their hometowns. Their relentless pursuit of justice and their commitment to protecting our community make them the right leaders to help me make this the safest community in Georgia. This historic moment is a step forward not just for our circuit, but for the larger tough-on-crime approach I am implementing in 2025 and beyond.”

About Lynsay Chapman

Ms. Chapman has led trial teams to convictions in significant cases, including Georgia v. Robert Ownby, where the defendant was convicted for evading law enforcement while firing at Walker County Sheriff’s deputies, prompting a multi-jurisdictional manhunt. In Georgia v. Robert Ellis, she secured a conviction for Malice Murder after the defendant fatally shot a victim in the head following a series of violent acts.

Chapman, a Chickamauga native, graduated from Gordon Lee High School and earned a Criminal Justice degree from the University of Georgia. She completed her law degree at Mississippi College School of Law and began her career in the LMJC District Attorney’s Office in 2012. She resides in Walker County with her husband and two daughters.

About Deanna Reisman

Ms. Reisman has successfully prosecuted violent criminals and sexual predators, including securing convictions in a 1994 cold case against Robert Allen Mowry and a murder case involving Deonna Ragland, Keonte Ragland, and Keishann Rowe.

Reisman, a LaFayette native, graduated from LaFayette High School and holds both undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. A member of the Georgia Bar since 2011, she resides in Catoosa County with her 4-year-old son, Brock.

About the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit

The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties. Under the leadership of District Attorney Clayton Fuller and Chief Assistant District Attorneys Deanna Reisman and Lynsay Chapman, the office remains committed to public safety and justice.