Jay Mitchell (judge)
Jay Mitchell | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
| In office January 11, 2019 – May 19, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | James Allen Main |
| Succeeded by | Bill Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Letcher Mitchell August 26, 1976 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth |
| Education | Birmingham-Southern College (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
James Letcher "Jay" Mitchell (born August 26, 1976) is an American lawyer from Alabama who was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama from 2019 to 2025.
Early life and education
[edit]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]
Career
[edit]Prior to serving on the Alabama Supreme Court, Mitchell was a partner with Maynard, Cooper & Gale in Birmingham, Alabama.[4]
Alabama Supreme Court
[edit]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]
Mitchell resigned from the Alabama Supreme Court on May 19, 2025.[8] Governor Kay Ivey appointed Bill Lewis to serve the remainder of Mitchell's term the following day.[9]
2026 Alabama Attorney General election
[edit]On May 19, 2025, Mitchell announced that he would run for attorney general of Alabama in 2026.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Mitchell 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][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jay Mitchell: I'll fight for rule of law on Alabama Supreme Court". The Montgomery Advertiser. October 27, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ "Attorney James L Mitchell". www.lawyercentral.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ a b "Jay Mitchell for Alabama Supreme Court". Jay Mitchell for Alabama Supreme Court. Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ a b Veazey, Mary Spencer; Phillips, Alice; Trujillo, Brooke (November 6, 2018). "Republican Jay Mitchell defeats Donna Smalley for Alabama's Supreme Court seat". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ "Birmingham Lawyer Jay Mitchell Announces Candidacy for Alabama Supreme Court". Yellowhammer News. June 5, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ a b "Birmingham attorney Jay Mitchell running for Alabama Supreme Court". AL.com. June 5, 2017. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ Flowers, Steve. "Election to include state Supreme Court races". Daily Mountain Eagle. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (May 19, 2025). "Justice Jay Mitchell resigns from Alabama Supreme Court to run for Attorney General in 2026". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ Everett, Grayson (May 20, 2025). "Governor Ivey appoints Judge Bill Lewis to fill Alabama Supreme Court vacancy left by Jay Mitchell". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ Cason, Mike (May 19, 2025). "Alabama Supreme Court justice resigning to run for another office in 2026". The Birmingham News. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
- ^ "James L. "Jay" Mitchell". Maynard Cooper. Archived from the original on January 1, 2019. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
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