Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher E. Connolly as circuit judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County. Connolly’s appointment fills a vacancy on the court.
A graduate of Auburn University and The University of Alabama School of Law, Connolly was a partner in the law firm of O’Bannon, O’Bannon and Connolly from 1988 to 2004 before serving as district attorney for the 11th Judicial Circuit, including Lauderdale County, from 2005 to the present.
“Chris Connolly’s impressive legal career, beginning with a clerkship in Lauderdale County Circuit Court to over 15 years in private practice handling civil litigation and criminal defense cases, to serving the last 20 years as District Attorney in Lauderdale County, make him the best choice to serve on the court,” said Ivey. “Chris has an impeccable reputation as a successful prosecutor and defender of the rule of law, as well as a proven record of leadership among his peers and in the advocacy of crime victims, including children. He will serve the people with distinction.”
“I appreciate the governor’s confidence in me,” said Connolly. “I am excited about this new season in my legal career, and I look forward to serving with my fellow judges. I will apply the law as written and will treat people fairly and with respect.”
Governor Ivey also made an additional 39 appointments on Friday, which are listed below.
Polygraph Examiners Board
- Mr. Joe Brown
- Ms. Kathy Melinda Pierce
- Mr. Brian Williams
- Mr. James T. Spears
- Mr. Charles Hedrick
Credit Union Administration Board
- Mr. Shane Nobbley
- Mr. Steve Nix
- Mr. Danny Varnen
- Mr. Kenneth Rush
State Board of Human Resources
- Ms. Elizabeth C. Smithart
- Ms. Leslie D. Sanders
- Mr. J. Wayne Sellers
University of West Alabama Board of Trustees
- Ms. Jennifer Agee
- Mr. Jerry Groce
- Mr. Edgar Hauser, III
Manufactured Housing Commission
- Reverend Walter G. Bracy
- Mr. Eric Boehm
State Board of Midwifery
- Dr. Eileen Meyer
- Ms. Tiffany Martin
Electronic Security Board of Licensure
- Mr. Morgan Garner
- Ms. Susie Beal
Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees
- Mr. Mike Suco
Securities Commission
- Ms. Cristy Andrews
State Rehabilitation Council
- Mr. Phillip Pearson
- Ms. Andrea Mixson
- Ms. Ashley McLeroy
- Dr. Eric Peebles
- Dr. Zachary Wooley
- Mr. Timothy Emmons
- Mr. Jeff Hodges
- Mr. Tom McNeal
Social Work Examiners
- Ms. Marcia Logel
- Ms. Loris McKibben
Humanities Alliance
- Mr. Nick Lawkis
- Mr. Barnes Lovelace
Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board
- Ms. Abby Banister
Indian Affairs Commission
- Ms. Jean Chandler
Marriage and Family Therapy
- Ms. Shameka Crusoe
Residential Building Code Advisory Board
- Mr. Steve Roberson
