Circuit Judge Patricia Stephens

History of Birmingham Lawyers in the Civil Rights Movement!!!
Two panels included members of the Birmingham legal community, former legislators and members of the judiciary!
Hon. U. W. Clemons
Hon. Houston Brown
Former U.S. Rep. Ben Erdreich
Barry McNealy-Historian Birmingham Civil Rights
Sam Romore-Young Men’s Business Club
Maury Shevin
An impactful and informative event sponsored by the Birmingham Bar Association!

Congratulations Judge Smitherman!!!

Senate confirms Carole Smitherman, wife of State Sen. Rodger… The Alabama Senate confirmed the appointment of retired Democrat Jefferson County Circuit Judge Carole Smitherman to the Alabama Ethics Commission on…

Domestic Relations Intensive For Alabama Judges!!
Two days of continuing legal education with judges from all almost every county in Alabama!

These scholars have made national news!!
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Continuing Legal Education is essential to be successful as a judge!

Congratulations to the 2026 Bar Foundation Inductees!!!

A judge who continues to learn is an asset to the bench.
We had a fantastic MidWinter Judicial Conference!!!
Jefferson County Judges really showed up!!!

Meet Reginald and Autumm Jeter: Birmingham Judge-and-Ph.D Couple on Patience, Purpose and Partnership in Marriage By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | Special to the Birmingham Times (Third of Three Parts) This Valentine’s Day, The Birmingham Times steps into the chambers of justice and the corridors of care to celebra…

Meet David and Cynthia Hobdy.: Birmingham Judge-and-Doctor Couple on Blessings and Lessons of a Loving Marriage By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | Special to the Birmingham Times (Second of Three Parts) This Valentine’s Day, The Birmingham Times steps into the chambers of justice and the corridors of care to celebr…

Meet Fred and Brandi Bolling: Birmingham Judge-and-Doctor Couple on Love and a Lasting Marriage By Je’Don Holloway-Talley | Special to the Birmingham Times (First of Three Parts) This Valentine’s Day, The Birmingham Times steps into the chambers of justice and the corridors of care to celebra…