Sarah Hicks Stewart (born April 26, 1963)[1] is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama.
The Honorable Sarah Hicks Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brady E. Mendheim Jr. |
| Judge of the 13th Alabama Circuit Court | |
| In office 2006 – January 10, 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1963 Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Education | University of Arkansas (B.A., M.A.) Vanderbilt University Law School (J.D.) |
Education
She received both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in communications from the University of Arkansas. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the Vanderbilt University Law School.[1]
Legal career
She worked as a private practice attorney from 1992 until her judicial appointment; from 1996 to 2006 she was a senior partner.[1]
Alabama Supreme Court
In 2017 Stewart announced her candidacy for the Supreme Court for the seat being vacated by Glenn Murdock, who was not seeking reelection.[2] In the primary, she faced incumbent Brady E. Mendheim Jr. who was appointed by the governor, along with another challenger.[3] Mendheim conceded his loss to Stewart.[4][5] Stewart went on to win the general election, facing no challenger.[6] She was sworn into office on January 11, 2019.[7]
Personal life
She is married to her husband Craig R. Stewart, and they have two daughters.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "13th Judicial Circuit, Mobile County, Alabama". 13jc.alacourt.gov. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ a b "Judge Sarah Stewart Announces Candidacy for Alabama Supreme Court". Yellowhammer News. 2017-09-28. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "Alabama Supreme Court, appeals courts primary race results". AL.com. 2018-06-06. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ Wise, Jeremy. "Dothan's Brad Mendheim concedes to opponent Sarah Hicks Stewart in runoff for Alabama Supreme Court Justice". Dothan Eagle. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "Sarah Hicks Stewart defeats Brad Mendheim in Alabama Supreme Court race". www.wtvy.com. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ Canvass of Results, General Election, November 6, 2018
- ^ "Alabama Supreme Court justices to be sworn in". al.com. 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
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