Jefferson County 10th Circuit Court Judge, Place 15

Damon Watson

Party: Democrat

Residence: Birmingham

Professional experience: Attorney in general solo practice, 2010-present; platoon leader, U.S. Army National Guard, 2012-present.

Education: U.S. Army Infantry Officer Candidate School, 2012; Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, 2006-2009; Morehouse College, bachelor’s in International/Global Studies, 1997-2001.

Civic experience: Phi Alpha Delta and Fall Scholar of Merit, 2008, at Cumberland School of Law.

Main issues: Watson cites as qualifications his experience in private practice, working with the Jefferson County DA’s office, Alabama Department of Human Resources attorneys, guardian ad litem representatives and other private attorneys to ensure adjudication of juvenile issues including child support and custody. He also notes his work with clients in criminal courts in Bessemer and experience in litigation in civil and criminal courts.

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