Joseph "Rusty" Johnston
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Joseph "Rusty" Johnston was a judge for Circuit 13 in Alabama. He was appointed to the court by former Republican Governor Fob James in 1997.[1][2]
Though his term wasn't set to expire until 2018, Johnston took medical leave on February 5, 2015. He then retired from the bench on April 20, 2015.[3]
Education
Johnston received his undergraduate degree, in 1981, and his J.D., in 1984, from the University of Alabama.[1]
Career
Before joining the court, Johnston was an attorney in private practice. He also previously served as an election instructor for the state of Alabama from 1988 to 1990.[1]
Awards and associations
- Member, Mobile Bar Association
- Member, Alabama Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Alabama Circuit Judges Association
- Member, American Judicature Society
- Member, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy
- Member, Mobile Inns of Court[1]
Elections
2012
Johnston was re-elected to the 13th Circuit Court after running unopposed in 2012.[4]
- See also: Alabama judicial elections, 2012
See also
- Alabama judicial elections, 2012
- Mobile County, Alabama
- Alabama Circuit Courts
- Judicial selection in Alabama
External links
- The Press-Register, "Mobile County Circuit Judge Joseph "Rusty" Johnston announces re-election bid," November 22, 2011
- Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, "Hon. Joseph S. Johnston"
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, "Hon. Joseph S. Johnston," archived March 28, 2014
- ↑ Lagniappe Weekly, "Veteran circuit court judge Rusty Johnston takes leave of absence," February 6, 2015
- ↑ AL.com, "Mobile County Judge Joseph 'Rusty' Johnston announces retirement following medical leave," April 8, 2015
- ↑ The Press-Register, "Mobile County Circuit Judge Joseph "Rusty" Johnston announces re-election bid," November 22, 2011
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
