Jay Mitchell (judge)
| Jay Mitchell | |
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| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | James Allen Main |
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| Born | James Letcher Mitchell August 26, 1976 Mobile, Alabama |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth |
| Residence | Homewood, Alabama |
| Education | Birmingham–Southern College (B.A.) University of Virginia School of Law (J.D.) |
James Letcher "Jay" Mitchell (born August 26, 1976) is an American lawyer from Alabama and is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama. His term of office began on January 11, 2019.
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Early life and education
Mitchell was born August 26, 1976, in Mobile, Alabama.[1][2] He received his Bachelor of Arts with honors from Birmingham–Southern College. He received his J.D. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.[3]
Legal career
Prior to serving on the Alabama Supreme Court, Mitchell was a partner with Maynard, Cooper & Gale.[4]
Alabama Supreme Court
On June 5, 2016, Mitchell announced his intent to run for the seat on the Alabama Supreme Court being vacated by James Allen Main.[5][6] He defeated his Republican rival in the primary[7] and went on to win the general election in November, defeating Democratic candidate Donna Smalley, 60.5%–39.4%.[4]
Personal life
He is married to his wife, Elizabeth; they reside in Homewood with their four children.[3] He is a lifelong Republican and a member of the Federalist Society.[6][8]
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| Preceded by | Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama 2019–present |
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