Shera Craig Grant

Party: Democratic

Residence: Birmingham

Professional experience: Has served as district judge since 2016; deputy public defender, Jefferson County, 2013-2016; managing attorney, The Grant Firm LLC, 2011-2013; prosecutor promoted to chief assistant district attorney, DeKalb County, Georgia, 2004-2010; adjunct professor, Alabama State University, 2008-2010; adjunct professor, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, 2007-2009; assistant city solicitor, Atlanta, 2002-2004, assistant solicitor general, Fulton County, Georgia, 2003.

Civic experience: Has led community outreach efforts on a number of topics relating to domestic violence and sexual assault prevention. Former Vestavia Hills Board of Education member; Leadership Vestavia Hills board of directors member; Help the Hills Committee member; The Women’s Network: Leadership Vestavia Hills graduate; Inroads Inc. volunteer; Habitat for Humanity volunteer; Birmingham City Schools volunteer.

Education: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, juris doctorate, 2002; Alabama State University, bachelor’s in computer information systems, 1999.

Campaign: http://www.grantforjudge.com/