Jefferson County Circuit Court, Place 18

Raymond Pearson Chambliss (incumbent)

Age: 67

Party: Democrat

Political experience: Elected to Circuit Court judgeship, 2012;

Professional experience: Family Court judge, 2013-present; previously senior trial referee, deputy district attorney, defense attorney with Legal Aide, juvenile probation officer, Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham Municipal Court judge for 16 years; spearheaded development of a Family Resource Center.

Education: Juris doctorate, Miles College of Law.

Civic experience: Chairs Jefferson County Children’s Policy Council; member Thirgood Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

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