DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced a series of appointments across the state, including a new district judge for Houston County.
Ivey appointed Bart M. Boothe of DOTHAN to serve as district judge, Place 1, in the 20th Judicial Circuit. Boothe replaces Judge Lori Collier Ingram, who retired in December after 16 years on the bench.
Boothe brings more than 20 years of legal experience to the position, with a background that includes child welfare cases, juvenile law, criminal defense, and municipal court service across multiple Wiregrass communities. He is a graduate of Troy State University and the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law at Faulkner University.
“Bart Boothe possesses two decades of legal experience covering child welfare, juvenile law and criminal defense, topped off with municipal court service for five Wiregrass communities,” Ivey said. “His broad professional background, including representing clients in felony cases in numerous jury trials as well as working literally thousands of municipal cases involving misdemeanor charges ensure he is well prepared to step into the role of district judge.”
Boothe said he is honored by the appointment and looks forward to serving Houston County.
“I am honored that Governor Ivey has given me the opportunity to serve Houston County and the state of Alabama as District Judge,” Boothe said. “I hope that my experience will be valuable to protect the safety of children, to preserve Houston County families, and to administer the law fairly. I am excited to serve, and I pray God’s guidance in all decisions I will make.”
In addition to the Houston County appointment, Ivey named Timothy J. Douthit as district judge in Madison County, Corey G. Seale as circuit judge in Tuscaloosa County, and David E. Ruf to fill a vacancy on the Limestone County Commission.
State officials said all appointees were notified of their appointments last week.
