Nominees to replace Suttle announced

February 10, 2009

Florence, Alabama: Governor Bob Riley is expected to make an announcement regarding the replacement of retired Lauderdale County Circuit Judge Mike Suttle. Suttle has served as circuit judge for more than 24 years. He is now an attorney in Florence.

The Lauderdale County Judicial Commission has submitted three nominees for the vacancy created by Suttle's retirement: James E. Hall II, R. Wilson Jenkins Jr. and Gilbert P. Self, all Florence lawyers.

This is the first time a committee has been part of the decision making process when it comes to judicial nomination in Lauderdale County. In the past, the Governor has been solely responsible for making an appointment.

Riley has 30 days to select one of the nominees to serve the remainder of Suttle's term, which will expire in 2010.