MONTGOMERY – Appeals Court Judge Bill Lewis has been named to serve on the Supreme Court of Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Lewis replaces Justice Jay Mitchell who resigned Monday to run for attorney general.
Lewis’ appointment is effective immediately.
“Judge Bill Lewis continues demonstrating justice and fairness under the law, as well as a willingness to serve the people of Alabama,” said Ivey in a news release. “His decades of experience will serve the Supreme Court of Alabama well, and I am confident he is the best choice.”
Ivey appointed Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals in February 2024. Prior to that, Lewis served as circuit court judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit in Elmore County and was presiding judge.
Lewis was the senior partner of the Lewis Law Firm, a firm he started in 2006. He served as assistant district attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit before going into private practice. Lewis has also served as a criminal defense attorney and practiced civil and family law.
Lewis received his undergraduate degrees in political science and economics from the University of the South and his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law.
