2018 Elections
Willie Florence
Probate Judge, Place 2
Willie Florence
Party: Democrat
Political experience: Ran for Birmingham City Council, District 7; ran for Jefferson County Commission, 2010.
Professional experience: Attorney, The Firm of Compassion, P.C., 1996–present.
Civic experience: Information not available
Education: Juris doctorate, Birmingham School of Law; bachelor’s in business administration; Miles College.
Main issues: On his Facebook campaign page, the candidate pledges to be a judge of servant leadership and vision. He states he would bring compassion, the Golden Rule and the Rule of Law to the bench if elected.
Top contributors: Morris, Haynes & Hornesby, $750; Otis Stewart firm, $500; State Farm Theo Hawthorne Sr., agent, $500; Steven R. Davis CPA, $500; attorney Hollis Wright, $250; Gerald Ginwright, $250; attorney Charles Tyler Clark$200; George Armstrong, $200; Harold Bass, $200; Herman Turner, $200; Penick Law Rirm, $200.
