Gov. Ivey Appoints Judge Bill Lewis to Alabama Court of Civil Appeals

governor.alabama.gov Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals the same day she informed the judge of her selection. “Judge Lewis’s distinguished record of jurisprudence ensures that he will serve on the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals with honor and integrity. Throughout his esteemed legal career, he has consistently demonstrated a devotion to justice and fairness under the law.  I look forward to his contributions on the Court,” said Ivey. Lewis will fill the vacancy left by long-time Judge William C. “Bill” Thompson, who retired on February 1, 2024, after serving on the Court of Civil Appeals for 27 years, including as its Presiding Judge for the last 17 years. “I’d like to thank Governor Ivey and her staff for the confidence that they are placing in me. It is an honor to accept this appointment,” said Lewis. “Judge Thompson served this Court with distinction and integrity. I know I can’t replace him, but I hope to follow in his footsteps. Serving as presiding judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit has been an honor and I’ve loved the people that I have worked with. It won’t be easy to...