Fani Willis [Politician] Facts-Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Husband, Parents, Net Worth

Last Updated : January 31, 2023

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Ex-Husband/Spouse: Fred Wills

Age (2023): 52 Years Old

Who is Fani Willis?

Fani Willis is a notable lawyer turned politician from the Democratic Party of the USA. She defeated her old boss and six-term incumbent Paul Howard to become Fulton County, Georgia’s first lady district attorney.

Since 2018, she has served as the managing attorney for the Law Office of Fani Willis, LLC, where she specialized in criminal and juvenile law and various civil issues.

Short Wiki/Bio
Real/Birth Name:	Fani Taifa Willis
Nickname:	Fani Willis
Profession:	District Attorney, Politician
Active From:	1996-Present
Famous As:	District Attorney at Fulton County
Famous For:	First African American Woman As The First Female District Attorney
Family and Siblings
Father/Dad:	John Clifford Floyd (Attorney)
Mother/Mom:	Not Disclosed
Brother/s:	Not Disclosed
Sister/s:	Not Disclosed
Personal Life
Date of Birth:	27th October 1971, Wednesday
Age (As of 2023):	52 Years Old
Birth Place:	Washington DC
Nationality:	American
Zodiac Sign:	Scorpio
Home Town:	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
School:	Regina High School
College:	1. Howard University 2. Emory Law School
Religion:	Cristian
Ethnicity:	African-American
Mailing Address:	customerservice@fultoncountyga.gov
Hobbies:	1. Social Service 2. Reading Books
Relationship Status
Marital Status:	Single
Sexuality:	Straight
Gay/Lesbian:	No
Ex-Husband/Spouse:	Fred Wills
Divorce/Split:	Yes
Boyfriend/Dating:	Deuce York
Children/Kids:	2 (Daughter)
Son:	None
Daughters:	1. Nia Kisura Willis 2. Kinaya Imani Willis
Physical Stats
Height:	5 Feet and 7 Inches (173 cm)
Weight:	138 lbs (63 kg)
Body Measurements:	Not Disclosed
Hair Type:	Medium
Hair Style:	Straight
Hair Color:	Black
Eye Color:	Black
Skin Color:	Brown
Awards	1. We All Value Excellence – Outstanding Service Award (2019) 2. Whos Who Black Atlanta (2019) 3. Women of The Year Award, Most Powerful and Influential Attorney, Women Media Groups, Inc.(2018) 4. Attorney of the Year, FCDA (2014) 5. Highest Achievement Award, FCDA (2011)
Community Volunteer Work	1. WAVE – Volunteers countless hours serving the homeless and children.
Income & Assets
Net Worth:	$1 – $5 Million (Estimated)
Annual Salary:	$81 Thousand (Estimated)
Income Source:	Politician

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Fani Willis Short Bio: Age, Ethnicity

Fani was born in Washington, D.C., on October 27, 1971. She is an American citizen with an Afro-American lineage who is a resident of Fulton County in Georgia. In addition, her zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Fani Willis Family

Fani is married to Fred Willis. Willis couple shares two daughters; the elder, Nia Kisura Willis of 24 years while the younger one, Kinaya Imani Willis, is 22.

Her father was a member of the Black Panthers and worked as a defense attorney in California. John Clifford Floyd, Fani’s father, was also an attorney. He spent a significant amount of time as a civil rights activist. Fani’s parents split when she was a child. Her mother was a Washington, D.C. resident.

Fani Willis Education

Talking about her education, she graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s degree in arts in December 1992. Further, she completed a bachelor’s degree in political science from Howard University in 1993 and Emory Law School with a J.D. in 1996. She got her license to practice law in Georgia after completing her law degree.

Her Career:

Since 2018, she has served as the managing attorney for the Law Office of Fani Willis, LLC, where she specialized in criminal and juvenile law and various civil issues. Since 2019, she has served as Chief Magistrate Judge for South Fulton, Georgia.

From 2001 through 2018, she worked as a deputy district attorney at the Fulton County District Attorney’s office. In 2020, she defeated her old boss and six-term incumbent Paul Howard to become Fulton County, Georgia’s first lady district attorney.

Before leaving the office in 2018, Fani worked as an assistant district attorney for Paul Howard for 16 years.

Is Fani Willis Married?

Talking about her marital status, Fani Willis is married to Fred Willis. However, more information can not be found about him, and she has never mentioned him in any medium or platform. The couple had two daughters, Nia Kisura Willis and Kinaya Imani Willis.

Even though she rarely addresses her boyfriend, there is a rumor that she is dating Deuce York, whom she met in a courtroom in February 2017. Deuce used to work for CNN and WRFG 89.3 FM.

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Is Fani Willis’s Divorced?

Yes, The politician made one of her life’s most important decisions: to get married after graduation. She exchanged the vow with Fred Willis in 1996. When they first met, her husband was working an extra job as a videographer. The Fani says smiling, ” He had really nice legs.” The couple was blessed with two beautiful daughters. But, unfortunately, In 2005, they got divorced.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis

Fani has written the history of the first women District Attorney of Fulton.

Fani Willis YSL Case

Fani was a lawyer for YSl co-founder. He said; she is not what we see from the outside. She has prestige as a tough-on-crime prosecutor everywhere. He said; he had aunty nephew kind of talk too. Willis was once an advocate for the co-founder. He says Willis was a “great attorney” for him.

Fani Willis In Rapper Young Thug Case

Willis is leading the case against Young Thug. Through his alleged participation in the Young Slime Life (Ysl) collective, the rapper is accused of eight counts of violating the Racketeering and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). He was also charged with possessing marijuana to distribute it.

Fani Willis Press Conference About Alleged Members

In the press conference, the lawyer says the gang track and target those who show their wealth on social media. The group has targeted many celebrities; Calvin Ridley, Brad Guzan, Marlo Hampton, and others.

Fani Willis Height, Weight

Fani is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 63 kilograms. She favors corporate clothes. However, she is also stylish. Her wide black eyes and straight black hair make her appear younger than her actual age.

What is Fani Willis’s Net Worth?

Fani is a successful attorney who makes a solid income from her profession. She has formerly held public office and is currently a politician with a net worth ranging from one million dollars USD to five million dollars USD. Fani served as an assistant district attorney for several years before becoming Fulton County’s first female district attorney.

The typical Assistant DA pay in Fulton County is expected to be $81 thousand annually. She owns a law company in Atlanta, The Offices of Fani T. Willis, LLC. In addition, she is the founder of Love for Carla, a non-profit organization.

Other Quick Facts About Fani

• She became the first African American female district attorney in Fulton County.

• She had aspired to be an attorney since she was eight years old.

• She is also a fan of the popular TV series Game of Thrones.

• She investigated the phone call made by Donald Trump, manipulating the state’s presidential election results.

• She has proven to be an effective administrator, educator, and motivator. She was a college professor as well as a mentor to young prosecutors.

• She has represented clients in civil, domestic, juvenile, family law, and criminal disputes during her 24-year career. Criminal Defense, Business/Corporate Law, Civil Law, and Family Law are her areas of expertise.

• She stood firm in the face of former President Donald Trump’s ostensibly frightening phone call, vowing to enforce the law without fear of retaliation. In 2018, she was named the Most Powerful and Influential Woman.

Major References
1. Official Website
2. LinkedIn
3. Fulton County Go