Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge, Place 18

Janine Hunt-Hillard

Party: Democrat

Age: 48

Residence: Forestdale

Political experience: None

Professional experience: Attorney at the Hunt-Hilliard Law Firm, 2010-present; part-time judicial assistant with the state Administrative Office of Courts, 2013-2014; managing member of the law firm Hilliard, Smith and Hunt, LLC, 2000-2010; three years total as a member of the general counsel of former U.S. Rep. Earl Hilliard’s office. Member, Alabama Lawyers Association; member, Birmingham Bar and Magic City Bar associations.

Civic experience: Heart Gallery Alabama board of directors, advocate for foster care and adoption; member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of North Pratt; member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Education: University of Delaware, bachelor’s in Accounting, 1992; Howard University School of Law, juris doctor, 1996; Howard University School of Business, Master of Business Administration, 1997.

Main issues: Hunt-Hilliard said that, as presiding judge in Family Court, she would fairly apply the law to each case she handles. “She is even-tempered and well-suited to handle the important matters that will come before her in Family Court,” she said. “Additionally, she plans to work diligently to improve the operations of the Court so that it runs effectively and efficiently. One of her goals is to ensure that the children and families who come to Family Court are provided an opportunity to address the underlying issues that brought them to the court, thereby improving their lives.” Hunt-Hilliard said she would partner with community organizations to provide services such as counseling, job training and job placement services.

Top contributors: Postive Plumbing LLC, $2,800; Iron Workers Local 92, $2,500; Josh Reidinger, $1,750; Carnella Greene Norman, $1,300; Virginia Hunt, $1,500; WilBron, $1,100; Bryan Thomas, $1,000; Lonnie Washington, $1,000; Robert Wilson, $1,000; Raymond Hawthorne, 1,000; Glen Durough, $850.

Campaign: http://votehunthilliard.com/