John Amari
John E. Amari (born August 7, 1948) is an American lawyer, politician and judge from Alabama.
John E. Amari | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama | |
| In office 2009 – February 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Norman Winston |
| Succeeded by | Martha Cook |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1984 – January 3, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Earl F. Hilliard |
| Succeeded by | Steve French |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | Paschal P. Vacca |
| Succeeded by | Donald G. Holmes |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office November 8, 1978 – November 3, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Richard R. Andrews |
| Succeeded by | George Layton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1948 Jefferson County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (1990-2008, 2018-Present)[1] Democratic (1978-1990, 2008-2018)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Terri Parker |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Trussville, Alabama |
| Education | University of Montevallo (BS) Samford University (JD) |
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
- 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. 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
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