March 4, 2024 Group Watch: Gov Ivey Appoints Bill Lewis to AL Court of Civil Appeals
Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Lewis will fill the vacancy left by long-time Judge William Thompson, who retired February 1, 2024, after serving on the Court of Civil Appeals for 27 years, including as its Presiding Judge for the last 17 years. Judge Lewis has served as circuit Judge for the 19thJudicial circuit in Elmore County since 2016. He currently serves as the Circuit’s Presiding Judge. Prior to becoming circuit judge, Lewis was the senior partner of the Lewis Law Firm, a firm he started in 2006. Lewis served as Assistant District Attorney for the 19th Judicial Circuit before going into private law practice. He has also served as a criminal defense attorney in criminal cases and practiced civil and family law. His appointment is effective immediatedly.
