John Amari
American judge (born 1948)
- 12th district (1982–1983)
- 15th district (1983–1998)
from the 34th district
November 8, 1978 – November 3, 1982
Jefferson County, Alabama, U.S.
Democratic (until 1990, 2008–2018)[1]
Samford University (JD)
John E. Amari (born August 7, 1948) is an American lawyer, politician and judge from Alabama.
Background
Born in Roebuck in Jefferson County, Alabama, he received a B.A. from the University of Montevallo, followed by a J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham.[2]
He was elected to terms in both the Alabama House and the Alabama Senate.[3] In 2006, he unsuccessfully sought election to the Alabama Public Service Commission,[4] but he was elected to a seat on the Alabama District 10 Circuit Court in 2008.[5]
He retired as a judge in 2019 and was replaced by Martha Cook.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b Judge John Amari again leaves Democrats to return to Republican party
- ^ Martindale-Hubbell Law Profile
- ^ "Amari, John". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ^ "Candidates in GOP runoff for PSC 2 question loyalty". Decatur Daily, Decatur, Alabama, July 16, 2006. Archived from the original on December 3, 2011. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ^ "The Honorable John E. Amari". 10jc.alacourt.gov. Retrieved April 30, 2014.
- ^ Martha Cook bio
- ^ Commission seeks applications for two Jefferson County judgeships
Preceded by Richard R. Andrews | Alabama State Representative from District 34 (Jefferson County) 1978–1982 | Succeeded by George Layton |
Preceded by Paschal P. Vacca | Alabama State Senator from District 12 (now Calhoun and St. Clair counties) 1982–1983 | Succeeded by Donald G. Holmes |
Preceded by Earl F. Hilliard | Alabama State Senator from District 15 (now Jefferson and Shelby counties) 1983–1998 | Succeeded by Steve French |
Preceded by Norman G. "Norm" Winston | Alabama 10th Judicial Circuit Court Judge 2009– | Succeeded by Incumbent |
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