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David Jordan (Alabama)
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David "Dave" Jordan was the Republican Place 2 judge for the Circuit 21 in Alabama, serving Escambia County. He was appointed to the court by Gov. Robert Bentley (R) on July 2, 2014, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Bradley E. Byrne. Jordan won election to a full six-year term in the general election on November 8, 2016.[1] He retired on August 1, 2020.[2]
Jordan previously served as a district court judge for the Escambia County District Court from 2003 until his appointment to the circuit court in 2014.[3]
Education
Jordan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in 1981 and his J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1984.[1]
Career
From 2003 until his appointment to the 21st Judicial Circuit Court in July 2014, Jordan served as a district court judge for the Escambia County District Court. Before his judicial career, he was a partner at the law firm of Otts, Moore, Jordan & Coale in Brewton, Alabama. He also previously practiced with the law firm of Sintz, Campbell, Duke, Taylor & Cunningham in Mobile, Alabama and served as a law clerk for Edward B. McDermott of the Mobile County Circuit Court.[1]
Elections
2016
Alabama held general elections for local judicial offices in 2016. A primary election took place on March 1, 2016, with a primary runoff on April 12, 2016. The general election was held on November 8, 2016.
Incumbent David Jordan defeated Jim Hart in the general election for the Alabama 21st Judicial Circuit Place 2 seat.[4]
| Alabama 21st Judicial Circuit (Place 2), General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Jordan Incumbent |
66.20% | 9,871 | |
| Democratic | Jim Hart | 33.66% | 5,019 | |
| Write-in votes | 0.14% | 21 | ||
| Total Votes | 14,911 | |||
| Source: Alabama Votes, "2016 Unofficial General Election Results," accessed November 10, 2016 | ||||
2010
- See also: Alabama judicial elections, 2010
Jordan was re-elected to the Escambia County District Court after running unopposed.[5]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Atmore News.com, "Jordan appointed to circuit court bench," July 2, 2014
- ↑ The Atmore Advance, "Longtime circuit judge retiring," June 3, 2020
- ↑ Alabama State Bar, "Escambia County officials," accessed July 2, 2014
- ↑ Alabama Votes, "2016 Election Information," accessed May 5, 2016
- ↑ TimesDaily.com, "Election 2010 Runoff Results," accessed July 2, 2014
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Alabama, Middle District of Alabama, Southern District of Alabama
State courts:
Alabama Supreme Court • Alabama Court of Civil Appeals • Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals • Alabama Circuit Courts • Alabama District Courts • Alabama Juvenile Courts • Alabama Municipal Courts • Alabama Probate Courts • Alabama Small Claims Courts
State resources:
Courts in Alabama • Alabama judicial elections • Judicial selection in Alabama
