Debra Weston-Pickens

Jefferson County District Court Judge, Place 9

Party: Democrat

Residence: Birmingham

Political experience: Elected to district court, 2018.

Professional experience: Before joining the bench, managing attorney, Weston-Pickens, LLC, 2007-2019; Alabama Regional Managing Counsel, a Chicago-based employment law firm, 2006-2007; Southern Company Services/Alabama Power Company, 1990-2006. Member, the Alabama State Bar Association and Birmingham Bar Association.

Education: Miles Law School, juris doctorate, 2001; Birmingham Southern College, bachelor’s in human resources management & marketing, 1992; A.H. Parker High School.

Civic experience: Member, The Links Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Former board member, Focus on Recovery; past vice president, Jefferson County Department of Human Resources board of directors; former member, Coalition of 100 Black Women.

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