Tanita Cain
District Court Judge, Jefferson County Place 6
Party: Democratic
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Political experience: Appointed special district court judge, 2022; has been a member of the Jefferson County Executive Committee of the Democratic Party.
Professional Experience: Lawyer in private practice in Birmingham. Member, Magic City Bar Association, Alabama Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, National Bar Association, American Bar Association, Alabama Lawyers Association, and the Birmingham Bar Association. Acknowledgements include Birmingham Bar Association Women Lawyers Section Distinguish Lawyer, 2022; Birmingham Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 and Who’s Who in Black Birmingham.
Education: Law degree, Miles Law School; bachelor’s, Howard University with dual majors in political science and public administration; attended UAB’s Master of Public Health Program.
Civic Experience: Provides pro bono legal services, including closing her practice for two weeks to work with victims in devastated areas; providing wills for the elderly; and helping people expunge criminal charges. Lawyers for Literacy Program. ACORN Women Making a Difference in Their Community Award, and Who’s Who in Black Birmingham.
Campaign: Campaign website; Instagram.